W95 Babylonia Virus

This looks like a very complicated virus, and very easy to get infected by, from the looks of things. Look at it very carefully........

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I can resist anything.......
Except Temptation

[This message has been edited by Tahna Los (edited December 09, 1999).]
 

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Jubes, holding dinner: "What will you give me for the food?"
Me: "My virginity..."
-- Actual quote
 

Most viruses don't spread as rapidly as the antivirus companies want you to believe. A-V companies often label variants of an old virus as a "new" virus, even if it isn't as effective a virus as the old one. Whenever they discover anything new, they immediately call press conferences to announce the discovery of the new virus, and that only THEIR antivirus program is of any use against it ("immediately" may be construed to mean right after they've discovered how to make the "cure" to the virus and make it available for download, if they're the first to discover it).

"Beware of 'Brand X' antivirus. We can tell you that we know OUR program is 100% effective against this new threat, but who knows how poorly Brand X might perform? Why take chances?"

Here's a link to some computer virus sanity: Computer Virus Myths.

It's wise to have a reputable antivirus program running in the background, and it's wise to update on a regular basis. By the time most virus warnings reach the public, rest assured, your antivirus program's manufacturer will have the appropriate fix ready to download.