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22 Mar 01 - 06:00 AM (#423006) Subject: what is computer virus From: GUEST,agrawalnavin123@rediffmail.com i donot know much about this. this effects the computer much. converts the picture into scripting depending on the logic behind the virus. |
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22 Mar 01 - 06:11 AM (#423008) Subject: RE: what is computer virus From: Son of the Mill i could tell you but then i would have to kill you |
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22 Mar 01 - 08:43 AM (#423069) Subject: RE: what is computer virus From: Jeri 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. |
