Re: [Winona] antivirus software

[Fellman's]

[Winona Online Democracy]

I agree with Steve that we should all have some type of virus protection.  Not to advertise or get into a discussion about internet providers but if your are using HBC for your internet provider for $1 per month they have a spam and virus filter that works pretty well.  It has caught this virus numerous times for me and not delivered it to my inbox.   Greg Fellman     ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Kranz To: Online Democracy Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [Winona] antivirus software [Winona Online Democracy] No need for Craig to check . . . the email that Phil and Mary Jean are referring to does contain a malicious worm (virus) and is NOT from mnforum.org.  This is actually the same exact email message that was sent to the list on February 27th that I responded to with a message warning people about.    This particular virus/email is currently widely circulating around the internet and is known as the "Beagle" or "Bagel" virus. For those interested in the details, you can visit the Symantec Security Response website at:   http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[EMAIL PROTECTED]   To reiterate what Phil said:   1. Everyone should install anti-virus software on their computers and make sure to keep the virus definitions current.   2. You should never ever open an attachment that you were not expecting -- even if it appears to be from someone you know.  If you think a friend or acquaintance sent you a document to read or program to run, you should send an email back to check with them first before opening it. This is because it is very common for viruses to be spread by appearing to come from people you know when they were actually sent by someone else.   -Steve Kranz       ----- Original Message ----- From: Kathy Seifert To: Online Democracy Cc: Craig Brooks Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 9:12 AM Subject: Fw: [Winona] antivirus software [Winona Online Democracy] I agree with Phil that none of us should open this even though the sender seems legit.  I'd like Craig to check this our with the e-democracy folks for us. Craig?   Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Phil Carlson To: Winona Democracy On-line Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 3:35 PM Subject: RE: [Winona] antivirus software [Winona Online Democracy] I wouldn't open anything from someplace you don't know - especially if they ask you to open an attachment.  Sounds very fishy to me.  There are a lot of these very "real" looking e-mail messages going around.  You should have a virus protection software program on your own computer (McAfee, Norton, etc.) and then you can ignore anything like this that someone sends.   - Phil Carlson, Mpls -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Mary Jean Kinzie Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 2:57 PM To: Winona Democracy On-line Subject: [Winona] antivirus software Is this an e-mail I should open? Quote: Dear  user of  "Mnforum.org"  mailing system, Our antivirus software has  detected  a large ammount  of viruses  outgoing from your email account,  you may  use  our free  anti-virus  tool to clean up your  computer software. For details see the  attach. For security  reasons attached file is  password protected. The password  is "61764". Kind  regards,    The Mnforum.org  team                                 http://www.mnforum.org I am not aware of any viruses, and need advice about opening this. Mary Jean Kinzie _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. 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