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TREND1

03/12/04 11:03 AM

#217223 RE: extelecom #217216

OT: You wrote
"ot, Larry, when you find time explain to me how I can get a virus by visiting a web site without doing something stupid like downloading and opening a spread sheet, word document, or an .exe file?"

Answer:
I am no expert on virus.
So I get all the protection
and keep it up to date.

By the way. Norton Internet 2004 has a "spam program" for
email that "learns". NOW 99% of my email SPAM goes off to a special folder. I highly recommend getting it.

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caddman

03/12/04 11:25 AM

#217239 RE: extelecom #217216

javascript, activeX, asp.net

All these languages can launch and execute upon site visitation. You don't have to click anything.



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Dances-W-waves

03/12/04 11:26 AM

#217242 RE: extelecom #217216

OT..."You can receive a trojan/virus/spyware/malicious cookies/etc by going to a website. For instance, many websites send cookies (little pieces of instructions) to your computer (your computer automatically downloads them) so that your computer can get easier access to the site and so that (in some cases) they can track your visits. This is normal and there is nothing wrong with it. However, some sites (especially those sent by Spam) are set up to download a Trojan or virus onto your computer instead of the usual cookie. The best way to protect your computer is to NEVER VISIT A SITE that has been sent to you by a stranger (Spam). Additionally, set the security controls for your computer to medium (On AOL - My AOL, Preferences, WWW, Security, select MEDIUM) which means your computer will ask you before downloading questionable information from websites. "

From another message board post.