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New computer viruses and worms appear often. Internet users should protect their computers and computer files by using up-to-date virus detection and protection software. Below are sites containing information about computer viruses and what you can do to protect your computer.
We cannot stress enough the importance of caution in opening email attachments. Often an email may appear to come from a trusted source when in fact it has been sent without the knowledge of the sender. One way to protect yourself against virus contamination is to be aware of potential attacks so that you may be more able to identify an infected email. Checking links such as www.symantec.com and www.mcafee.com for current viruses and worms making the rounds on the Internet is a good idea.
Hoaxes
Also, be aware that much of the email you receive that has been forwarded over and over again warning about viruses are not real. There are hundreds of virus hoaxes going around. The real problem here is not a virus or worm but rather the email systems becoming overloaded with people warning other people about viruses that do not exist. This just perpetuates the problem. Before you forward an email regarding a possible virus or worm, please check the validity of the warning. A few sites are listed below that will help you determine hoaxes from actual viruses and worms.
- http://www.hoaxkill.com/index2.shtml
- http://www.nai.com/asp_set/anti_virus/library/hoaxes.asp
- http://www.gerlitz.com/virushoax/
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/
- http://urbanlegends.com
- http://darkrose-bds.com/hoax/hoax.htm