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Virus
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New computer viruses
are created and released in the wild on a weekly basis. These viruses
are an unfortunate by-product of our electronic information age. At times,
warnings are issued by major technology firms and the media, based on
the spread of the virus and the danger of its payload. E-mail is the most common means used for spreading viruses. Most viruses have to be opened/executed to run. Viruses of this type often spread in e-mail as attachments. Often an infected attachment is unknowingly sent by someone you know. If you weren't expecting an attachment, it may be wise not to open it. The College uses
two methods for detecting and disinfecting viruses. The College's e-mail
server, known as Exchange, scans all incoming e-mail attachments for viruses.
If a virus is found, this software will attempt to "clean" the attachment
before it is sent on to the recipient. The majority of infected attachments
are cleaned. If an infected attachment cannot be cleaned then the attachment
is removed from the e-mail message before it is sent on to the recipient.
The virus information list on the Exchange server is updated automatically
as new signature patterns are released by the anti-virus software publisher.
If you have a concern
regarding a virus or virus information, please contact Information Technology
helpdesk at ext. 4357. |
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rathke@cdnet.cod.edu Last Update: January 8, 2003 |