Re: * informant * Zone alarm and virus attacks

[Kathy Merten]

Hey Sterling,   That sounds great to me.  To not be getting hit that is.  But Code Red only hits pc running Microsofts IIS server that doesnt have the patch.  SO if your running Win 95 or 98 and not running IIS then you have nothing to worry about with code red.  On the other hand if you are running those OS then you do need to watch out for SirCam... I wish you good luck with the continued virus free computing!   Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 10:43 PM Subject: Re: * informant * Zone alarm and virus attacks In a message dated 8/7/01 4:17:21 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My friend thinks Macs are the best and when I recommended he get ZA or some other type of firewall/warning system make for a Mac, he said show me why I need a firewall.  I failed.  He really does not need a firewall. I think it important to mention here that Windows and MS software in general are a much more attractive target for hacking, cracking, etc. due to simple logistics. To move your superbly written, crafty little worm around the world via the internet you use the most prevalent means. This is MS products. Why target only 3-5% of the connected computers? Why drive a Yugo when you can drive the Caddy for free? I'm also feeling a bit left out. I've not received a single copy of the SirCam, Code Red, or any virus in months. Danged slow AOL! Grrrrr...... not really. Even tho I'm using the lecherous Windows OS and even more pathetic AOL, I'm not affected by these worms and virii. Oh well.... one never knows, Sterling ---- * Message Board: http://www.theMezz.com/tech/ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] url: http://theMezz.com subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] digest: [EMAIL PROTECTED] notDigest: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---- * Message Board: http://www.theMezz.com/tech/ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] url: http://theMezz.com subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] digest: [EMAIL PROTECTED] notDigest: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?b1dhsJ.b1LEke Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: archive@jab.org T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================