Re: [WinMac] Viruses on the Mac


Debbie Buxton(dbuxton[at]infoword.com)
Thu, 07 Jan 1999 08:41:54 -0800


I have to agree with Peter about Mac users should you caution when it comes
to virii. I recently ran into the Autostart virus from a CD that an ISP gave
me that had all their software, etc. on it. I would have thought this to be
a reliable source.? Also I believe that CorelDraw put out a batch of CDs
with the autostart virus also.

I encourage all my users - PC or Mac - to run a virus software because why
take the chance?

deb
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>From: Peter Gunn <pdg1@cornell.edu>

>While I agree with leaving NAV's Interrupt extension disabled because
>of all the problems it causes, I wouldn't characterize the situation of
>virii on the Macs as "not really a problem". The proliferation of
>Microsoft Word Marco viruses is a constant chore for me (running a
>general-purpose university computing lab), and the "recent" threat of
>the AutoStart Worm is a serious concern. Yes, there are some simple
>steps I can take to protect against these virii. I just get nervous
>about a statement implying that virii aren't worth worrying about for
>Mac users.

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