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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Ewers [mailto:dbewers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 11:15 AM
> To: realtraders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [RT] VIRUS WARNING
>
>
> I think those that have used that trick in your address book !0000 as the
> first email address keeps it from spreading , but it still resides on our
> computers?
>
This idea was discussed on Woody's Office Watch (9/27/2001) (free
subscription -- which I highly recommend):
http://www.woodyswatch.com/office/archtemplate.asp?v6-n42
[...]
3. MORE ON THE 00000 AND !00000 ANTI-VIRUS NON-TRICK
Man, I'm getting loads of mail about the "put a 00000 entry
in your Contacts list" trick that I discussed two issues
ago. (See "Virus Blocking 00000 Trick Doesn't Work" in
http://www.woodyswatch.com/office/archtemplate.asp?v6-n40
.) Please, everybody - the variations you've discovered
don't work, even if your best friend's car mechanic's son
who's a REALLY SMART computer guy (but a little smelly)
told you it would block viruses.
No way. In fact, it's turned into a big hoax.
Andre Dierick writes: "Could you please add in your next
Windows column that the non-working tip on 0000 to prevent
viruses to be spread is (in Holland) changing into a virus
as well? Reason: this "tip" is been send around and creates
a chain of emails, thus overfloading email servers. It's
not harmfull to my PC, but uses resources, comm links etc."
Please, please, please. If you get a message telling you
about the wonderful 00000 anti-virus trick, send a copy of
this missive to the person polluting our ether.
Dear (fill in the blank) -
I really appreciate your sentiment - I know your heart's in
the right place - but the 00000 trick doesn't work. What
you've encountered is a well-meaning bit of advice that's
rapidly turning into an urban legend.
If you really want to protect yourself and your friends
from viruses:
A. Buy, install, update, and religiously use one of the
major anti-virus software products.
B. Refrain from opening any file attached to any email
message, until you've contacted the sender and made sure
that the file you received was sent intentionally. Even if
it was sent intentionally, the file should be saved to disk
and specifically run through an up-to-date virus checker
BEFORE it gets opened.
C. Don't believe everything you hear. Make sure you get
your anti-virus information from people who know what
they're talking about.
D. If you're tempted to pass along more advice, please
check the Virus Myths page, http://www.vmyths.com , before
hitting the Forward button.
Thanks.
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