[INDOOR-GARDENING:441] Where to get info on computer viruses

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• Subject: [INDOOR-GARDENING:441] Where to get info on computer viruses
• From: K* F* <k*@prairienet.org>
• Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 12:45:17 -0500

Mariann wrote:
>I just wanted everyone to know that there are still viruses going around. 

Thanks, Mariann, for the reminder.  I would add the following information:

1) Don't open attached .exe, Microsoft Word or Excel files without scanning
them with your anti-virus program first.  MS Word and Excel files can carry
a virus in their macros.  The recent Melissa Word macro virus was an
example of this.

2) Check out any possible virus hoaxes at an authoritative site.  These
sites are also good sources for information on new viruses.
	Datafellows		
		http://www.datafellows.com/news/hoax/
	Data Fellows Virus Information Centre 	
       	http://www.datafellows.com/vir-info/ 
	McAffee
		http://vil.mcafee.com/

3) Purchase and install an anti-virus program, use it regularly and KEEP IT
UPTODATE.  Update your virus information files from the online source on a
monthly basis.   

Safe computing, everybody!

-- Karen



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