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Below is an example of a hoax that came with an
attachment which is a virus. Looks legitimate because they just
substitute our name and addresses in it.
Dear user of "Synodsun.org" mailing
system,
Our main mailing server will be temporary unavaible for next two
days,
to continue receiving mail in these days you have to
configure our free
auto-forwarding service.
For further details see the attach.
In order to read the attach you have to use the following
password: 44414.
Kind regards,
The Synodsun.org team
http://www.synodsun.org |
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ROOKIE RUNDOWN: Tips to get you up and going!
from the Kim Komando Newsletter www.komando.com
--> VIRUSES, WORMS AND TROJAN HORSES
In the computer security world, the terms virus, worm and Trojan horse
are thrown around casually. But what are those things? Here's a guide:
Virus--A malicious program, usually written to damage the victim's
data. Damage can range from irritating messages to destruction of
everything on your hard drive.
Worm--A program that spreads through e-mail. Most worms include their
own e-mail program. They find e-mail addresses on your hard drive and
send copies of themselves to each.
Trojan horse--A program that secretly piggybacks on another download.
It may be malicious, or it may download malicious programs.
A malicious program can have any or all of the characteristics of
viruses, worms and Trojan horses. They generally spread as e-mail
attachments. The writers try to trick you into opening the attachment,
a process called "social engineering." You can get rid of these
programs by installing an anti-virus program. Keep it updated through
the maker's Web site.
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