Protecting Yourself from Viruses
General Tips About Viruses
- Get an anti-virus protection for your
computer. Update it frequently and set the options to scan e-mail as well as
other files.
- Don't open any attachment if you are not
expecting it, even if they are from people you know, unless you are certain
that it's a legitimate file. If you're not certain, ask them to confirm that
they sent you an attachment. Even then, there is a chance that the file could
be infected.
- Backup your data often (and keep a backup copy
in a different location in case of fire.)
- Only download software from reputable sources.
- If you have a cable modem, DSL line or other
full time net connection, be sure you have a good firewall.
ZoneAlarm offers an excellent
free program for personal use.
Anti-Virus Resources - Updated August 21,
2003
Symantec's free Sobig.f removal tool
What to Look for with the Sobig.F Worm
Subject Line
- Your details
- Thank you!
- Re: Thank you!
- Re: Details
- Re: Re: My details
- Re: Approved
- Re: Your application
- Re: Wicked screensaver
- Re: That movie
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Body of e-mail:
- See the attached file for details
- Please see the attached file for details
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Attachment:
- your_document.pif
- document_all.pif
- thank_you.pif
- your_details.pif
- details.pif
- document_9446.pif
- application.pif
- wicked_scr.scr
- movie0045.pif
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Fixes for Mblaster worm
W32/Blaster Recovery
Tips
Information on
Klez.e virus (updated 3/5/02)
PandaSecurity.Com's
Free Nimba Removal Tool
Sophos Free Nimba
Removal Tool
Other Free
Virus Removal Tools (from PandaSecurity)
Computer Emergency Response
Team (CERT) (official government site)
Virus Bulletin Home
Page (technical resources)
Anti-Virus Software Companies
Symantec Security Response
McAfee.com - Anti-Virus
Trend Micro home,
antivirus software
Sophos Anti-Virus
Panda Security
Downloadable Anti-Virus Software (from Download.com)
Virus Hoaxes
Symantec
AntiVirus Response - Hoax Page
McAfee.com -
Virus Hoaxes
Articles
The Curse of
Attachments
Is Your PC a Hacker
Tool
Securing Your PC
Advice from Microsoft on Protecting Yourself Against Nimba
Adjusting Security Settings for Microsoft
Internet Explorer and Outlook
Download
Outlook Security Update from Microsoft
Download Outlook Express Security Update
Windows Update
(checks for critical and non-critical updates)
Download Internet Explorer 6.0 (latest and most secure version)
Microsoft Personal
Security Advisor (scans your PC for security problems for workstations, not
for servers)
Microsoft Security Tools
Article from TechTV:
Adjust Your Outlook Express Security Settings







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