Re: [WinMac] Viruses on the Mac

Jeff Thorstad(thorstadj[at]macconnect.com)
Thu, 7 Jan 1999 14:27:53 -0600

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>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?

I 3rd the caution. Also, beware of the Autostart worm on the Mac. Most
virus checkers do not have adequate detection for this worm and all its
variants. Some never put out an update at all. (VirusScan, Disinfectant)

Jeff T
thorstadj@macconnect.com

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