Date:         Thu, 15 Mar 2001 14:31:41 -0500
Reply-To:     Liz Maher <maher@MAHERCONSULTING.COM>
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From:         Liz Maher <maher@MAHERCONSULTING.COM>
Subject:      Re: FW: Virus Alert! This is the big one W32/Magistr
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Ok, now that we've thanked all the companies that make something
other than Windoze, may I share what I do that keeps me virus-free (on
Win98)?

Never open an attachment you aren't expecting unless it has a jpg, gif
txt or other nonexecutable file entension. Even if it's from someone you
know - many viruses email everyone in an addy book without that
person's knowledge.  Especially avoid .exe, pif, com, bat - anything
executable.  If you use Windows95+, change your settings to allow you
to see file extensions for all files.

Don't use Outlook Express, Outlook, Exchange or "Internet Mail" - the
one that comes with Explorer.  Most viruses are written specifically for
these email programs which have a "feature" that previews attachments -
 and can allow the virus to infect your system.The viruses also make
use of the known, standard address books in these programs to send
the virus on to everyone in your address book.

Get a virus scanner like McAfee, Norton, etc and UPDATE it at least
weekly.

I have at least a dozen viruses pass through my system every week and
I haven't gotten infected yet.  <knocking on wood>

:) Liz