what is computer virus

Subject: RE: what is computer virus
From: Jeri
Date: 22 Mar 01 - 08:43 AM

All links are to the F-Secure anti-virus site.

There's MyBaby.Pic.exe, which sounds like a picture, but is obviously and executable file.

There's OnTheFly, which has an attachment that looks like somewhat like an image file - "AnnaKournikova.jpg.vbs" - the "vbs" bit would be a tip-off for me.

Here's what I got when I did a search for ".vbs .jpg at the F-Secure site. Their main page is here. I'm sure this doesn't include all the viruses that imitate images.

Bottom line is to have a good anti-virus program on your computer, and update it regularly. Also, it's not a good idea to open any attachment without some information to confirm the person you got it from really meant to send it. Even then, it's a good idea to be suspiscious.

Subject: RE: what is computer virus
From: Son of the Mill
Date: 22 Mar 01 - 06:11 AM

i could tell you but then i would have to kill you

Subject: what is computer virus
From:
Date: 22 Mar 01 - 06:00 AM

i donot know much about this. this effects the computer much. converts the picture into scripting depending on the logic behind the virus.