Hi everyone, Unfortunately, for Internet users viruses seem to have become par for the course. I can receive up to 30 emails a day containing one or other virus. Although, I can happily advise you that no viruses have actually gotten through to the actual list.
The best way to combat viruses is to take all the proper precautions like installing a good virus software and keep it updated, and not opening attachments unless you know who its from and what the attachment actually is. With attachments you should also check the file extension, a typical file extension for a might look like "filename.doc.exe" or "filename.doc.bat". The double extension usually means its a virus. The best rule of thumb with attachments is if in doubt, DON'T. Another thing that helps, as Jen suggested, is to update your email software and avoid using Outlook and Outlook Express which are infamous for spreading viruses without people even knowing its happened until its too late. The email software I use is Eudora. This software is available free. More details about the software and downloads can be found at there website: http://www.eudora.com/ The current virus "bugbear" that some people are having a problem with has now become the most wide spread virus ever. If anyone needs information about this virus, i.e. to get rid of it off there computers or if they just want to read more about it, a good webpage I came across is: http://www.europe.f-secure.com/bugbear/ Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions now or in the future, I'm always to happy to assist were possible. Regards Kim ------------------------------------------------- Kim Hunter Step Two Designs Pty Ltd Knowledge Management Consultancy, SGML & XML Content Management Requirements Toolkit 112 CMS requirements, ready to cut-and-paste http://www.steptwo.com.au/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
