Author Topic: interesting article on winXP and viruses (Read 1956 times)

Nilsen · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2004, 02:58:06 AM »

Skuzzy...

Its not even sure its your clients fault that you get virus mail from yourself. I have gotten virus mail from addresses i know does not even exist (cause i own them)

Some of those servers sending viruses out to the world generate random email addresses in the same way that junk/spammail senders do (actually spamsending servers also delivers alot)... Ill see if i can find the article somewhere

Skuzzy · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2004, 07:45:33 AM »

Nielsen, I know. The emails I get from myself, are not from me. It is easy to check the header (not the envelope, as it can be forged) and see where it came from. I was making a joke.

FOGOLD, many people believe that if they are running an AV program they are immune to viruses. No Windows system is completely immune. There is always a chance to get a virus/worm regardless of which AV program you run.
Anyone that exposes a Windows system directly to the Internet is at risk of contracting a virus or worm. It is really that simple.

FOGOLD · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2004, 08:51:01 AM »

I know. So what's the point in worrying? You can only do your best, it's like life in general. It's only a matter of time before someone screws with our systems while playing Aces High, but I sure ain't gonna stop playing it.

Skuzzy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2004, 10:42:18 AM »

I am not worried. Not sure why you think I am. I was just letting people know just because you run an AV program does not mean your computer is protected.
You would be surprised how many times I find a client with a virus who calls me every name in the book for even suggesting it as they run an AV program.