All this talk about viruses makes me wonder if listserv type mail lists such as this vnc-list contribute to the distribution of viruses. Though I personally use Eudora, I understand that Microsoft Outlook automatically adds all email addresses included in the headers of incoming email to the recipients Outlook/Express address book. Anyone who contributes messages to a list such as this would be contributing their email address to the address books of most recipients. All it takes is for any recipient on the list to get infected by one of these email viruses and all of the contributors (people who have posted messages) would receive an infected email message.
I would therefore urge anyone who is subscribed to this list to please ensure that they are using an up to date AntiVirus program and to regularly update their virus signatures. I know of several people who have gotten into the habit of immediately downloading any virus signature updates the first time they sign onto the Internet each day. For those of you who are still using that copy of PC-Cillin, Norton AntiVirus, McAfee AntiVirus, etc that came bundled with your computer, this software is not effectively protecting you, your friends, colleagues, associate, or even strangers (anyone in your email address book) unless it is regularly updated. Virus signatures need to be downloaded and applied to your computer every few days, and certainly no less than once a week. Also note that the software itself needs to be replaced once every year or two as the viruses become more and more sophisticated. AntiVirus software publishers may like to sell you software but they also release new versions of their software to keep your computer safe. Notice Microsoft is not a publisher of AntiVirus software? 'Nuf said. Don't kid yourself. An outdated anti virus program is not going to protect your computer from anything these days, especially not todays viruses. You would probably be better off with no anti virus program running. At least that way, beside not protecting your system, it would also avoid any performance impact on your computer. Can't afford to update your anti virus software? At least consider replacing it with one of many FREE offerings. For example, Although I have not personally tested it, I have read good things about AVG AntiVirus 6.0 Free Edition for Windows from Grisoft Inc. at http://www.grisoft.com/. It seems to installed well, and the company offers free automated updates no less than once a week. The catch? You need to give them some registration info. To my knowledge I have not heard of anyone who has been added to any junk email list as a result of the registration process (read all check boxes carefully though). You can also visit http://www.hackfix.org/software/antivirus.html and http://www.firewallguide.com/anti-virus.htm for more elaborate lists and reviews of commercial, shareware and freeware anti virus software for Windows and other operating systems. DISC LAMER: I have no affiliations, interests or time invested in any of these companies or their product. This is simply a public service message. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong however make sure your anti virus system is up to date before you do. Thanks. Michael > >-----Original Message----- > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 12:06 PM > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: Re: Off topic, virus activity > > > > > >As I understand it, the Klez goes into the MS address book in a > >computer, and sends copies of itself out to every name in the book using > >it's own built in SMTP engine. It sure is being a pain in the ass > >lately! I am not usually a violent person, but if we ever catch the > >person/people behind it, we should stone them in the town square! At > >least a thief has a real motive. This is just destructive meanness. > > > > > >Have a Good Day, > > > >Michael L. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the line: 'unsubscribe vnc-list' in the message BODY See also: http://www.uk.research.att.com/vnc/intouch.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------
