From: QCSI IT Oversight To: QCSI Staff Date: Wednesday, 25 June 1986, 02:34 PM Subject: Urgent: Reports of Hard Drive Corruption & Magnet Interference Dear QCSI Team, We've received an influx of reports regarding unexpected data corruption and hard drive malfunctions across various departments. Preliminary assessments suggest these issues may be linked to magnetic interference. Immediate actions to be taken: 1. **Physical Check:** Examine your workstations for any unauthorized or unfamiliar magnetic devices. This includes novelty items, magnetic toys, and certain types of office supplies. 2. **Data Backup:** Ensure all critical data is backed up to magnetic tape. If you're unsure about the backup procedure, please consult the IT Knowledge Base or reach out to your department's IT liaison. 3. **Drive Scans:** Run a full system diagnostic using the QCSI Drive Integrity Tool available on the company intranet. This will check for potential corruption and attempt to repair any detected issues. 4. **Magnet-Free Zones:** Effective immediately, all labs and data centers are to be declared magnet-free zones. Any magnetic items must be deposited in designated bins outside these areas. 5. **Report Anomalies:** If you notice any electronic anomalies or suspect magnetic interference in areas not typically prone to such issues, report them immediately to IT Oversight. Our team is working diligently to determine the origin of this interference and implement long-term solutions. We suspect that some of the recent shipments of office supplies may have inadvertently included magnetic items. A thorough investigation is underway. Your prompt attention and cooperation in this matter are crucial. Together, we can ensure the integrity of our data and the continued efficiency of our operations. Safeguarding our digital frontier, QCSI IT Oversight Quantitative Chemical Solutions Inc. █████ Chemical Way, Suite ███ Boston, MA █████ oversight@qcs-corp.xyz | qcs-corp.xyz --- This electronic directive is intended solely for the recipient. If you have received this in error, enact immediate deletion protocols and notify the sender via the established channels.