10-01-2003, 10:30 PM
[size 2] Updating security patches from Windows for you system will help but you need to use a virus program that automatically updates itself daily and a firewall for connections that open 24/7 ( DSL and LAN )[/size]
[size 2] I know alot of people don't believe in them but they work. They just have to be set-up right. As soon as a new virus surfaces viruses companies work on defeating it. [/size]
[size 2] As soon as the have the program to defeat it your auto program on your virus program will download it.[/size]
[size 2] Firewall programs when correctly configured will protect you from hackers trying to directing access your system from an open port ( Any system online all the time is at greatest risk )[/size]
[size 2]DSL and LAN.[/size]
[size 2] Trojan viruses which hide in e-mails,etc defeat frontline defenses because they piggy back in on an e-mail which you accept. Usually they will not open until you open an attachment,etc.[/size]
[size 2] Problem with Outlook Express with the view window is some trojan programs can activate by that alone.[/size]
[size 2] If you recieve an e-mail from an unknown person w/an attachment do not open it. Delete it.[/size]
[size 2] If a friend sends you something you are unsure about e-mail them on a seperate e-mail and ask if they sent you an attachment.[/size]
[size 2] If they say no delete it, run your virus scan and have them as well.[/size]
[size 2] Problem is not enough people use virus programs and firewalls so these programs get widespread. [/size]
[size 2] The newest virus's attach to your address book and send out false e-mails with your name and basically spread like a real virus does.[/size]
[size 2] So word to the wise, not sure don't open, delete. Set-up virus scan programs to run daily,DSL and LAN users get firewall programs or hardware.[
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[size 2] I have been infected once. The newest virus that got everyone. It was the worst in along time. The good thing is the technique that person used to defeat the virus programs is now out and virus companies are aware of it.[/size]
[size 2] Mean they can work to defeat future viruses. Good luck on the war of the web![cool][/size]
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[size 2] I know alot of people don't believe in them but they work. They just have to be set-up right. As soon as a new virus surfaces viruses companies work on defeating it. [/size]
[size 2] As soon as the have the program to defeat it your auto program on your virus program will download it.[/size]
[size 2] Firewall programs when correctly configured will protect you from hackers trying to directing access your system from an open port ( Any system online all the time is at greatest risk )[/size]
[size 2]DSL and LAN.[/size]
[size 2] Trojan viruses which hide in e-mails,etc defeat frontline defenses because they piggy back in on an e-mail which you accept. Usually they will not open until you open an attachment,etc.[/size]
[size 2] Problem with Outlook Express with the view window is some trojan programs can activate by that alone.[/size]
[size 2] If you recieve an e-mail from an unknown person w/an attachment do not open it. Delete it.[/size]
[size 2] If a friend sends you something you are unsure about e-mail them on a seperate e-mail and ask if they sent you an attachment.[/size]
[size 2] If they say no delete it, run your virus scan and have them as well.[/size]
[size 2] Problem is not enough people use virus programs and firewalls so these programs get widespread. [/size]
[size 2] The newest virus's attach to your address book and send out false e-mails with your name and basically spread like a real virus does.[/size]
[size 2] So word to the wise, not sure don't open, delete. Set-up virus scan programs to run daily,DSL and LAN users get firewall programs or hardware.[
][/size] [size 2] I have been infected once. The newest virus that got everyone. It was the worst in along time. The good thing is the technique that person used to defeat the virus programs is now out and virus companies are aware of it.[/size]
[size 2] Mean they can work to defeat future viruses. Good luck on the war of the web![cool][/size]
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