Friday, July 4, 2003
For The Love Of All Things Binary - Update Your Anti-Virus Software!
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 02:00 PM
We have been receiving a number of viruses at the @pocketpcthoughts.com aliases and I have to assume at least some of those are coming from our readership that have us in their contact databases. We've even received one from that purported to be from a reputable Windows CE software company. These are the ones from the W32/Sobig family and generally have a .PIF or .ZIP attachment with any number of subjects.
• Movie
• Remember last night when...? :roll:
• Please see the attached zip file for details.
These viruses generally require you to open and execute them, but even if you did, your AV software company has had detection files available for months now.
So please, if you receive a file from a friend that you weren't expecting, contact them. Chances are, they will have no idea what you are talking about. If you just can't resist the urge to run the attachment, please make sure your anti-virus software is up to date.
• Movie
• Remember last night when...? :roll:
• Please see the attached zip file for details.
These viruses generally require you to open and execute them, but even if you did, your AV software company has had detection files available for months now.
So please, if you receive a file from a friend that you weren't expecting, contact them. Chances are, they will have no idea what you are talking about. If you just can't resist the urge to run the attachment, please make sure your anti-virus software is up to date.
