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From: "jlaros mail account" <>
Subject: VIRUS, TROJANS, WORMS
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 21:35:02 -0600

This is from Rootsweb:
RootsWeb's mailing lists are filtered and attachments are removed. A virus
that is distributed as an attachment will not reach you through a RootsWeb
mailing list.
New virus, trojans, or worms are constantly being found, along with older
version that are still being circulated. A good virus protection software
can be invaluable, providing you keep it updated. It is impossible for us to
list the thousands of versions here, so we encourage you to refer to the Web
sites of companies that list the current versions — especially if you
believe you have received a new version. These are a few of the sites,
including one that will do an online check of your computer (the first one).
http://housecall.antivirus.com/pc_housecall/
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/
http://www.stanford.edu/group/partners/hoaxes.shtml
http://kumite.com/myths/
http://www.mcafee.com/anti-virus/
http://www.europe.f-secure.com/v-descs/
What can you do? Protect yourself by never opening an attachment from
someone you do not know, or that look suspicious, and keep your virus
protection software updated (check for updates periodically, and anytime you
have heard of a new virus). If an unexpected attachment comes from someone
you do know, write to confirm they sent the attachment prior to opening it.
If you receive an e-mail that appears to come from RootsWeb (other than a
mailing list digest), and there is an attachment of any kind, don't open it.
If you feel the attachment is legitimate, use your virus protection software
to check that the file isn't infected. The newest varieties of virus',
trojans, and worms, will appear to come from someone you know (such as
RootsWeb), or have a file name that would make it look legitimate. Don't
assume that because you know the sender, or that because the subject line or
file name appears to be legitimate that it is safe — if it is infected,
those fields will be forged to appear legitimate.
Remember, if you do not open attachments, you substantially reduce the
chances of becoming infected with a virus. Delete it. Then empty the trash
bin to make sure it is gone. If you are using an e-mail program that stores
attachments elsewhere on your computer, such as Eudora, find it there and
delete it, too.

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