[TheForge] OT - Computer Worm Warning

[terry l. ridder]

hello bruce;

your company 'it' guys forgot an action.
additional actions you can take
   run an operating system other than microsoft windows anything.
   i.e. linux, freebsd, openbsd, netbsd, and macos-x.

;-)

On Fri, 27 Jan 2006, Bruce Freeman wrote:

> Once again, my company's IT guys have issued a warning about a threat to
> computers.  I'm forwarding the relevant portions for your information.
> Bruce
> NJ
>
> ========================
>
> Internet security experts recently issued warnings about a major
> computer worm, known as Blackworm or Mywife, that is infecting
> unprotected Windows Personal Computers (PCs) worldwide. This worm
> is a significant threat to unprotected PCs because it is scheduled
> to delete many types of files from infected systems on February 3.
>
> Additional Actions You Can Take
> The worm is spread via a virus-generated email that contains an
> infected attachment. The subject headings, which vary, are often
> inappropriate in nature and try to entice users to open the attached
> file. If you receive any suspicious email:
> -- NEVER launch (i.e., open or double-click) an attachment to a
> -- suspicious email
> -- NEVER click on a link in a suspicious email
> -- Delete all suspicious email immediately
> -- Never reply to a suspicious email.
>
> Is Your Home PC Protected?
> Blackworm does not discriminate. It infects home computing environments
> as well as corporate networks. IS recommends that you follow your
> standard procedures to ensure that your home PC is running up-to-date
> anti-virus software. If you have concerns about your home PC's
> protection, you may want to perform a back-up of important data files.
>

-- 
terry l. ridder ><>