Re: OT Virus targeting Jewish addresses?

[Ari Davidow <ari...>]

I think we're generally in agreement on the generality: Computer viruses are 
ubiquitous. They target all addresses, Jewish and otherwise. Often the "From: 
address is forged so that it looks like it is coming from someone, but it's 
not. You can't even be easily sure who actually sent the virus to you any more. 
There are reliable anti-virus packages available. They must be kept current 
(either your computer should be updated at least weekly, or you should be doing 
so manually).

Any message, from this list, unknown source, or a friend, that contains an 
attachment, should be deleted unread. (That's my personal policy, even thought 
I have good virus protection that I keep current.) If you weren't expecting an 
attachment from that address, it is most likely a virus. If it isn't a virus, 
it was sent by someone sufficiently unknowledgeable that they may be sending 
you a virus by accident, while intending to send a document or a picture. 
Delete it. Then ask.

Some of us have computers and/or virus software that works well for us. There 
are no universal panaceas, but people should feel free to share that expertise 
off-list, on request.

Back to Jewish music?

ari


Ari Davidow
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