Several users have asked what to do when they receive one of these notifications. Simply read the message, consider if, and how the virus could affect your system, then delete it. Please do not forward the message to anyone else. You may want to reply, thanking the sender for the information. If the notice if from someone you don't know delete the message without opening it.
Bogus notices are how many viruses are transmitted.
Once the message is opened, the damage is done. The notices they receive from the CERT are evaluated to see if they pertain to our system, as some viruses pertain to specific operating systems. Should the virus have characteristics that relate to our system, we take the appropriate measures to guard against attack. Please address questions or concerns to Janet Clark, ITA's IT Security Officer, at ext. If you have questions, contact your travel contact or Sharon Russell at ext.