[NSRCA-discussion] OT: virus / malware - was: computer experts

[Tom Simes]

On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 1:30:50 +0000, seefo at san.rr.com wrote:
> Jason,
> 
> Whatever route you decide to go with, use a different computer to 
> create a floppy/CD recovery disk for the anti-virus software, and 
> boot from that disc. Most virii will not allow an infected computer 
> to clean itself these days. This is your best bet, ESPECIALLY if it 
> was one of these self-promoting apps which alerts you by saying "You 
> are infected with a virus, click here to clean it", which then 
> actually INSTALLS the malware. These sorts of things are the worst to 
> fix honestly.
> 
> -Doug

This is one area where complacency can be a big problem.  If you think 
you are safe and have taken appropriate measures have a look at this 
topical link from the ZDNet Security blog:

http://tinyurl.com/ycfgs4l

In a nutshell, 48% of us are wrong about how secure our computers are.  
Now go update that software ;)

Tom
 
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