Navigation Home Research Marketing Communities Net Tools Security Seminars Our Services Search . Yeah, I know, nongeeks don't like to think about computer viruses.
Conditions are now ripe for the next big one.
A more malicious virus writer would not have been so restrained. Never opening executable files attached to e-mail unless you are certain they are safe. It is also a good idea to install any available patches for your e-mail software. This is particularly important if you are using Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express, both of which are known to be particularly vulnerable to virus infections due to Microsoft's use of questionable programming techniques. Don't let installing the patches and keeping your anti-virus signatures up to date give you a false sense of security.