Listmembers,
We always need to defend our computers against viruses. Right now, it is
essential that we remember to do so, because there are worm viruses
circulating. Remember that, once opened, worm viruses get into an innocent
person's computer and send randomly, forging the FROM: address. The
innocent person who unknowingly opened the virus and activated it usually
does not even realize what has happened.
Remember not to open any attachments, unless you know that the person who
sent it is sending that particular attachment deliberately. Even if it is
from your sister or best friend, be sure that s/he intended to send that
particular attachment - her/his computer could be infected, and unknowingly
be sending you a worm. For the next couple of weeks (at least), I advise
that you do not open ANY attachments that end in .exe, - no matter who they
are from, or what they claim to be - that attachment that looks to be and
says it is a Holiday card could very well be a worm.
Go to
http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/virus1.html and read what RootsWeb has
to say about these viruses, then go to the other links off that page and
read what they say also. If you have any doubts about anything you
receive, ask someone at the RootsWeb helpdesk
http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/help.cgi
Within the next couple of weeks, we will have many new cousins join us who
have received computers for Christmas. Many have not used computers
before. Let's please remember how we felt when we first came online,
remember that these are our kin (maybe our line!!), and remember to be
patient, helpful and kind. If a new cousin seems lost and/or is making
mistakes, please take him/her under your wing and help, rather than being
critical.
I sincerely hope all of you have a happy, healthy, peaceful and safe
holiday season!!
Carol C-H <cch(a)netdoor.com>
http://www2.netdoor.com/~cch/
If a problem can be solved, worry is unnecessary;
If a problem cannot be solved, no amount of worry will help.