Re: w32 virus strain

From: Chuck (Ummm_at_guess.org)
Date: 07/22/04 

Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 13:58:15 -0400

John wrote:

> Always make sure you have Firewall installed and working before going
> online. Use the one provided with XP until you get a better one. This
> prevents worms like Netsky from getting in.
> Make sure that your Norton's has the latest updates as well.

Ummmmmm, Netsky mostly spreads via email. Firewalls don't help with
that kind of virus unless it has a virus scanner in it specifically to
snoop for such things. Rules to follow with email:

1) Don't open attachments unless you *know* what it is.
2) If you aren't sure, replay and ask the person what it is.
3) When sending an email with an attachment, send a second email
explaining what the other email is.

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