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03-27-2009, 08:37 AM
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Master Chef
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: E. Pa.
Posts: 8,281
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Heads Up - Conflicker worm
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03-27-2009, 09:10 AM
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Senior Cook
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Beautiful Brooklyn NY
Posts: 325
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Thanks for the heads-up LadyCook61 - I think I
will disconnect from the internet on 4/1 - I am leading a
9 mile hike that day anyway.
I have Sunbelt Firewall, AVG anti-virus and Trojan Hunter software
in addition to Windows Defender.
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03-27-2009, 10:32 AM
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Master Chef
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Pasco County, Florida
Posts: 5,658
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One reason I don't have a Windows based PC.
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Finally things have started clicking for me, my knees, my elbows, my back, etc...
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03-27-2009, 07:50 PM
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Executive Chef
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 3,102
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This is important stuff. I think maybe the mods should change the title so more people see it and are careful and make sure their anti-virus software is up to date.
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03-27-2009, 08:20 PM
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Master Chef
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: North Texas
Posts: 9,511
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Why do people think that it is funny to destroy peoples things and lives?? Makes me sick!!
thank you ladyC
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03-27-2009, 08:24 PM
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Executive Chef
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 3,102
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Quote:
Originally Posted by texasgirl
Why do people think that it is funny to destroy peoples things and lives?? Makes me sick!!
thank you ladyC
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That is the phrase of my day. I haven't shared the hell I went through today but suffice it to say, someone definitely tried to destroy my life today. And I mean that literally, not figuratively.
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03-28-2009, 06:55 AM
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Master Chef
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: E. Pa.
Posts: 8,281
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I'm bumping this , I feel this is important.
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03-30-2009, 02:22 PM
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Executive Chef
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 3,102
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Bumping again. This is important andd the date is almost here.
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03-30-2009, 04:25 PM
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Master Chef
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 6,592
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I have moved this to Forum Help and Ideas so it would not keep getting covered up by the jokes and games. This information is help for the forum members.
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03-30-2009, 04:36 PM
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Sous Chef
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 519
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Is this something my McAfee protection couldn't handle?
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03-30-2009, 04:48 PM
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Executive Chef
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 3,102
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SharonT
Is this something my McAfee protection couldn't handle?
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Not unless you've updated your virus today. You should really consider a better anti-virus. McAfee isn't the best out there.
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03-30-2009, 04:58 PM
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Certified Cake Maniac
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: The Great "Wet" North
Posts: 20,401
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I am not belittling the reports on this and having been in the computer business for over 15 years (10 running our own company) I am no stranger to viruses. My hubby makes good money repairing computers that have been hit.
But just remember one thing. The date this is supposed to hit is April 1st, April Fool's day.
I am not saying DON'T protect yourself, I think it is very important to be aware of this kind of thing and take necessary precautions. The thing that we have seen over many years is that people "leak out" this information to get everyone scared stiff that they will have a virus kill their computer and when nothing happens, the people who did it get a good laugh. Either way, it is very sick behaviour.
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Living gluten/dairy/sugar/caffeine-free and loving it!
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03-30-2009, 05:00 PM
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Certified Cake Maniac
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: The Great "Wet" North
Posts: 20,401
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Callisto in NC
Not unless you've updated your virus today. You should really consider a better anti-virus. McAfee isn't the best out there.
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Callisto, I agree with you and even Norton is losing ground in the virus game to some degree. We use AVG (and surprisingly the free version works as well or better than the pay version).
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Living gluten/dairy/sugar/caffeine-free and loving it!
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03-30-2009, 05:01 PM
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Executive Chef
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 3,102
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There have been more than a few viruses that are timed to be released on particular dates. I'm sure the creator of this one thought April Fools was a good date and it's not the first virus released on that date.
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03-30-2009, 05:02 PM
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Executive Chef
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 3,102
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LPBeier
Callisto, I agree with you and even Norton is losing ground in the virus game to some degree. We use AVG (and surprisingly the free version works as well or better than the pay version).
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Me too. I love AVG. I recommend it over Norton or McAfee any time I can. Norton sucks.
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03-30-2009, 08:11 PM
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Master Chef
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: E. Pa.
Posts: 8,281
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael in FtW
I have moved this to Forum Help and Ideas so I would not keep getting covered up by the jokes and games. This information is help for the forum members.
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Thank you , Michael.
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03-30-2009, 08:17 PM
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Master Chef
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: E. Pa.
Posts: 8,281
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03-30-2009, 09:09 PM
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Head Chef
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: NW NJ
Posts: 1,884
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One more reason to run Linux or a Unix based OS like the Mac.
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03-30-2009, 09:11 PM
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Head Chef
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,297
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I'm with you there, Bullseye. Might I even say, right on target?
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