My bet is probably not. This isn't for lack of trying. Rather, it's an enormous task, com plicated and underappreciated. One tack to consider is passing along AOL's advice about accepting messages from unknown senders. This may sound like your mother's adage about taking candy from strangers, but considering our dependence on computer systems, a little paranoia may be warranted.
Viruses are real.
Discovering them on your system can be tantamount to having a heart attack. Take steps now and keep your eyes open. You will be a virus victim at some point, so be prepared. Paul Merenbloom is vice president of technology research at Prudential Securities in New York.