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Posted
30 October 2004
The virus wars have flared again with new versions of the Bagel and the Netski
viruses spreading fast and wide. The Bagel.AT virus The latest version of the Bagel virus uses the usual
tricks to get onto your computer. What is nasty with this virus is the way
it attempts to damage anti-virus programs. For a lot of users, this will mean
their computers will be rendered useless. F-Secure have a run down on the virus at their website.
The usual cautions about having an up-to-date anti-virus and using caution with
attachments applies. Netski viruses Virus writers try to fool people into opening their attachments. The various
Netski viruses have a number of ways, they can pose as returned emails or they
can appear to be updates to popular software such as Windows XP, anti-virus
programs or firewalls. Most software companies don't send updates through email,
those who require you to ask them to subscribe. If you receive unsolicited updates,
do not open them. The current virus and trojan horse upsurge is serious. It is essential to make
sure your computer is as secure
as possible. But keep in mind that common sense (and a bit of good luck) is
necessary to protect your computer.
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