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Total Viruses Detected: 73,262
SpyBot Search & Destroy - Current Detection Rules: 4/4/2007
Ad-Aware SE - Current Definition File: SE1R165 4.10.07
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New Information on Avoiding Phishing Scams!!
Fake PayPal and eBay E-Mails
There have been many new phishing emails going around, and some of them can be very deceptive and real looking. PayPal and eBay are two of the companies often spoofed in emails, searching for personal information. In retaliation, both firms have posted Information on how to discern the fake emails from the real ones.
Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Emails (PayPal)
Credit Union Computer Fraud
There is an e-mail hoax that has been circulating that, on first glance, appears to be from the National Credit Union Administration. This e-mail is a "phishing" e-mail (see below) and should be immediately deleted.
If you receive the Credit Union, e-mail(s), please delete them!
Gone Phishing?
"Phishing" is a term used to describe the method used by malicious e-mailers that try and trick you into giving up private information.
But I don't even use that Bank!
"E-mail Spoofing" is used make you believe the e-mails you receive are from a reliable source. Once you click on a link in the e-mail, viruses and spyware might attempt to steal private information. What should you do? Don't click on the link; click on the delete button! Here are some examples. (More examples)
- Why is my e-mail being suspended or why am I being asked to confirm my e-mail account?
Spoofing can also be used to trick users into downloading viruses to their computers. Dangerous attachments are removed by UNCW's e-mail system before they reach your inbox read more... - The Exchange e-mail server blocks all the viruses it finds. Here are some examples of what these messages might look like.
Has your Spam has Suddenly Started Speaking German?
Thousands of ISPs and their e-mail users were inundated with a deluge of spam messages that many of them couldn't even read - because they were all in German. The mass mailings are the result of a worm called Sober.q. If your computer is infected, you may even be sending out the German-language messages yourself. For more information click here.
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Always Take the Following Precautions:
- Do not click on or open any attachments that you were not expecting or from individuals you don't know.
- Do not share files or folders on your computer with "Everyone."
- Finally, but most importantly: backup, BackUp, BACKUP! Backup to zip drives, CD-R's or CD-RW's.
This Web page is intended to provide the most accurate information regarding virus issues or other electronic attacks as well as anti-virus software information. For more detailed information on a specific virus, click on the appropriate link at the top of this page on the right.Check back frequently for the latest virus information.
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