[Ham-Computers] QTH.NET Lists Are Safe!

[n5mqa@spindle.net]

	I think the problem here is that someone can get the mailing list here and
then forward mail via another means. The w32 virus is very destructive.
Someone has tried to put it on my computer every day this past week. Some
people are mentally ill and don't know it.
n5mqaAt 11:15 AM 5/6/02 -0400, you wrote:
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>	
>Several of you have wanted to be removed from this list because you were
>receiving virus, or strange looking mail. You are safe here. There is no need
>for panic or worry.	
>	
>A virus needs an attachment. The mailman.qth.net systems strips all
attachments
>out before a post is sent to this list, or any other. You can ONLY receive a
>virus in your personal mail, not on this list! The qth.net lists are among
the
>safest anywhere. The owner, Alan Waller, K3TKJ, goes to a great extent to
make
>them as safe as possible. What he can not do, is make you use your
computer with
>wisdom and proper safeguards. That is your responsibility.	
>	
>Rule #1: NEVER open attachments, no matter who they are supposed to be from.
>Why? Because some virus programs will fake the sender and you may think it is
>from a trusted friend. Wrong!	
>	
>Rule #2: If the 'subject field' looks strange, do NOT open the mail!
Delete it
>immediately. Such things as: "Somebody Is Talking About You", "Information
You
>Requested", "Personal And Confidential, Open Immediately", "Virus Warning
Please
>Read", " etc. Some will appear to be from a business contacting you about a
>problem with your account. Some will appear very authentic. Wrong! Use the
>delete key.	
>	
>Rule #3: If you can set your mail client to limit a file size to no more than
>39K, do so. Generally speaking, a virus will be at least 40K. Hence, you
can not
>download a file of 40K into your mailbox. It remains on your ISP server.
There
>you can go check it safely. Then if it is alright, you can authorize the
>download.  	
>	
>Rule #4: Most virus programs attack Outlook Express. I do not wish to promote
>other software here by naming more safe programs. I will comment privately if
>asked.	
>	
>Rule #5: Use a good virus scan program and keep it updated. At least
weekly! If
>you do a lot of Internet wandering, a daily update is not unreasonable. Most
>virus detection software programs now let you specify a time and it will
go on
>line and update while you sleep, or whatever. Hence, you are always
updated with
>the most current .dat files. 	
>	
>Rule #6: Although common sense is the most rare form of human
intelligence, try
>using it! If you think before clicking that mouse, you can save yourself a
world
>of grief and operate quite safely.	
>	
>Again, you are safe here on the qth.net lists! 	
>	
>Duane Fischer, W8DBF	
>List Administrator
>
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