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Re: Computer help needed...virus warning?
Posted by Skip (more from Skip) on Thu, 4 Mar 2004 05:16:04
In Reply to: Computer help needed...virus warning?, Sonja, Thu, 4 Mar 2004 04:04:21
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I have received similar warnings, which I confirmed as legit from the sending companies IT departments. As it turns out, my machine, a notebook, was not able to send them as it was in my car at the designated times when they were sent.
I assumed that it was someone with my address in their address book and sent an email to all my friends and the customers/vendors who I figured might be at less 'technically advanced' companies stating someone had a virus and their computer was sending emails using their address book as fodder for to/from addresses.
Two reponded with thanks, one personal, one business account. Both had a virus which had comandeered their account. They resolved the issues and no more problems since.
I would recommend Norton 2004 and subscribe to the live update feature, also scan with Adaware at least weekly. It is not a perfect solution but gives you a measure of security.
I have attached a link to an article about the new 'virus wars' in case some have not seen it. It's actually scary and funny at the same time....
posted by 68.170.234...
Virus Writers Battle in 'Public"
Posts in this Thread:
- Computer help needed...virus warning?, Sonja, Thu, 4 Mar 2004 04:04:21
- Re: Computer help needed...virus warning?, Sonja, Thu, 4 Mar 2004 18:23:06
- Been getting these for weeks...., Noel, Thu, 4 Mar 2004 06:32:12
- It means that ..., RS , Thu, 4 Mar 2004 06:12:50
- Re: Computer help needed...virus warning?, Skip, Thu, 4 Mar 2004 05:16:04 <-- Viewing This Message
- May not be you or your machine..., Roger, Thu, 4 Mar 2004 04:34:24
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