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Date sent: Sun, 21 May 2000 10:57:32 -0400 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Lynne <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Viruses, worms, and etc. To: [log in to unmask] > Does antivirus software usually tell you when a virus or worm is > detected? I installed a copy of Norton AntiVirus2000 version 6 last > week and I usually have it on "Auto-Protect" while reading email. I > also do periodic scans of my computer. So does anyone know why my > antivirus software hasn't notified me about a worm or virus while > others on the listserv have gotten such notices? Thanks. > Lynne, I use the same anti-virus software that you use. It has notified me several times, but both of these came when I tried to copy a floppy disk which contained the transcription of a legal deposition which I had given. It turned out later that the court reporting service had re- used a diskette which contained a virus. I have not had a problem with the most recent worms for several reasons; one being that I will not open attachments unless I know what they are in advance; and then, I will scan them with Norton before opening them. Also, I refuse to use Microsoft mailers (Outlook or Outlook Express), and use Pegasus Mail instead. Pegasus does not seem to be susceptible to the current strong of bugs. Just make sure that you keep your anti-virus software running, and perform frequent updates and scans. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************