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Kim, the absolute worst thing...
Posted By: Mark Singletary In Response To: Yes, I know .. (Kim Thomas)
Date: Monday, 18 August 2003, at 4:25 p.m.
that most people do is to rely *solely* on an antivirus program and using it right "out of the box".
One of the main problems are that most of the default settings are set up for convenience and speed and not safety and security.
Most people also don't understand how these programs work and what they actually protect them from.
Hardly anything you buy or use today needs adjusting and tweaking and learning how to operate. Whether it's a VCR, a new car, or a barbecue grill people need to take the time to make it match their needs. Security software is no different.
Good discussion!
Mark
PS One other point is that while most email viruses come through attachments you *can* get infected by simply reading an email.
> Hi Mark,
> I was pondering a lot about my response. I
> just feel that most people open themselves
> for attack because they "rely" so
> much on their virus protection which is
> always after the fact.> My response is aimed at wakeing people up
> and open for debate like these emails from
> you guys.> So now we can let people see that .. they
> are vulnerable ... to be attacked if someone
> out there is aimed at hurting them.> The only really safe way is NEVER open an
> attachment. but how does that work in real
> life?> I use mail call, ad aware and zone alarm and
> I am relatively safe at the moment.> Also like I posted a while ago, I don't
> allow my family to open any attachments. I
> opened it and checked first.> Thank you for post, very caring and very
> detail.> kt
> kt
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