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Ray Montee (RIP) · Post by **Ray Montee (RIP)** » 12 Apr 2003 6:58 am

Three weeks ago, I experienced five virus intrustions. I'd had none for several years.
This came after a somewhat miner confrontation with an outspoken forumite. Last week I rec'd two more of the same virus.
Anyone else experience a similar problem? Just curious.

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 12 Apr 2003 5:02 pm

I get a few email viri everyday.
It's no problem because I'm well protected.

I try not to think of who sent them, because I would make myself paranoid. It's also true that viri usually spred in random fashion, so maybe no one is really out to get me... why who want's to know

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 13 Apr 2003 7:13 am

I don't get PC viruses on a Mac, but I still trash any unknown, unsolicited attachments, unless I have some idea of who and why it's being sent. And NEVER use Outlook E.

No viruses. knock wood.

David Coplin · Post by **David Coplin** » 13 Apr 2003 1:28 pm

Like David, I need to knock on wood. I do not have any virus protection other than whats built into MSN. I do not open e-mails
that I do not recognize. Maybe its time to
get a Norton virus protector. What I discoverd when I had an earlier Norton program, was the constant up-grading that needed to be down-loaded. It became a pain. Mabe its better now.
D.C.

Harry Dietrich · Post by **Harry Dietrich** » 17 Apr 2003 12:51 pm

David C.

You still have to download the new virus definitions on a timely basis from Norton, but that is what keeps you safe. I try to do it least once a week, unless I see there's a new virus threat posted, then I do it right away. It costs you $14.95 @ year to renew your subscription.

Happy pickin......Harry

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 17 Apr 2003 3:46 pm

I've had computers since '95 and never had a virus protection on any of them and have never got a virus/worm from e-mail.
Mainly because as described by the other fellas....DO NOT OPEN/RUN ATTACHMENTS unless you know who it's from AND they explain what it is.
You can get e-mails with attachments from a friend that you just corrisponded with...that looks like they are just answering/furthering the conversation.....>and it will have a virus attached> so look out for that....and the reason you know...is because they didn't tell you what it is in the messege. If your not sure....just e-mail them back and ask...DO NOT trust any attachments EVER unless they describe.
Ricky