Recent virus variants are sending e-mails that claim to originate from "@cme.com" addresses. These e-mails are attempting to lure you to malicious Web sites that will utilize potential vulnerabilities to compromise your computer. Do not follow the links provided in these e-mails.

An example of these spam e-mails follows:

Dear Valued Member,

According to our site policy you will have to confirm your account by the following link or else your account will be suspended within 24 hours for security reasons.

http://www.cme.com/dangerous link from email_Address@cme.com

Please remember: permanently deleting questionable e-mail from your e-mail account can protect you from receiving or spreading a virus.

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Marilee Radecki at 312.930.8193, email mradecki@cme.com, or Kevin Brady at 312.648.3653, email kbrady@cme.com.

Thank you.