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------VIRUSES------

ARE YOU VULNERABLE TO ATTACK????
To minimize vulnerability, there are two steps that should be considered.
1. Obtain a virus detection program and use it(keep it updated).
2. Obtain a firewall and use it.
FOLLOW THROUGH THE STEPS BELOW.
1. Do you use virus detection software?
    Yes---see 2. below
    No----see 3 below
2. Do you download update virus signature files regularly?
    Yes---You appear to be taking all necessary precautions.
    No----see 3 below
3. Your method of internet connection is:
    DialUp---you are vulnerable if you are connected. See 4 below
    Broadband---you are vulnerable if your computer is on. See 4 below
4. You need to acquire/update virus detection software.

VIRUS INFO SITES
The sites below provide virus detection software and links to virus libraries that list, define viruses by name and some info about what to do if your computer becomes infected!

COMPUTER ASSOCIATES*
 CA HOMEPAGE
 VIRUS ENCLYCOPEDIA
 VIRUS ALERTS

MCAFEE*
 MCAFEE HOMEPAGE
At the home page click on SUPPORT and then on VIRUS INFO LIBRARY

SYMANTEC*
 SYMANTEC HOMEPAGE
The following link will provide a removal tool for the W32Klez Virus
 W32.KLEZ REMOVAL TOOL
At the home page click on SUPPORT and then on VIRUS INFO ENCYCLOPEDIA
AVG ANTIVIRUS**
 AVG ANTIVIRUS

*Lists Virus Hoaxes as well as directly related virus data.
**AVG Free Edition 6.0

ARE YOU A VICTIM OF SPYWARE???
Spyware is a small program(referred to as ADWARE) that attaches itself to another utility that has been employed for a valid purpose. You will be unaware of this and the spyware will send out information concerning your activities to some marketing or other location.
A utility that will rid your computer of any of these parasitic mini-programs, whose soul purpose is to spy on your activities may be obtained at---
 LAVASOFT AD-WARE

Below are more links to sources that will further test your possible vulnerability.

 GIBSON RESEARCH CORPORATION
This site will provide a test of how well you are shielded from intrusion.
To find out complete the following two tests at the above site----
1. Test my shields
2. Probe my ports

Also while at this site, download a utility entitled "leaktest" and it will test your vulnerability to any unwanted outgoing sessions that might be initated.
 

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