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Topic: How about a Poll? |
Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 12 Apr 2003 6:58 am |
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Three weeks ago, I experienced five virus intrustions. I'd had none for several years.
This came after a somewhat miner confrontation with an outspoken forumite. Last week I rec'd two more of the same virus.
Anyone else experience a similar problem? Just curious. |
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 12 Apr 2003 5:02 pm
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I get a few email viri everyday.
It's no problem because I'm well protected.
I try not to think of who sent them, because I would make myself paranoid. It's also true that viri usually spred in random fashion, so maybe no one is really out to get me... why who want's to know  |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 13 Apr 2003 7:13 am
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I don't get PC viruses on a Mac, but I still trash any unknown, unsolicited attachments, unless I have some idea of who and why it's being sent. And NEVER use Outlook E.
No viruses. knock wood. |
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David Coplin
From:
Eugene, Oregon, USA
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Posted 13 Apr 2003 1:28 pm
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Like David, I need to knock on wood. I do not have any virus protection other than whats built into MSN. I do not open e-mails
that I do not recognize. Maybe its time to
get a Norton virus protector. What I discoverd when I had an earlier Norton program, was the constant up-grading that needed to be down-loaded. It became a pain. Mabe its better now.
D.C. |
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Harry Dietrich
From:
Robesonia, Pennsylvania, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 17 Apr 2003 12:51 pm
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David C.
You still have to download the new virus definitions on a timely basis from Norton, but that is what keeps you safe. I try to do it least once a week, unless I see there's a new virus threat posted, then I do it right away. It costs you $14.95 @ year to renew your subscription.
Happy pickin......Harry  |
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2003 3:46 pm
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I've had computers since '95 and never had a virus protection on any of them and have never got a virus/worm from e-mail.
Mainly because as described by the other fellas....DO NOT OPEN/RUN ATTACHMENTS unless you know who it's from AND they explain what it is.
You can get e-mails with attachments from a friend that you just corrisponded with...that looks like they are just answering/furthering the conversation.....>and it will have a virus attached> so look out for that....and the reason you know...is because they didn't tell you what it is in the messege. If your not sure....just e-mail them back and ask...DO NOT trust any attachments EVER unless they describe.
Ricky |
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