Viruses Reality and Myth
Virus – True or False Computer viruses happen naturally. FALSE
Virus – True or False My new computer has an antivirus program. I’m covered. FALSE
Virus – True or False I still use dial up for Internet access. I won’t get a virus FALSE
Virus – True or False I have a firewall, I don’t need virus protection FALSE
Virus – True or False I only use web based , I can’t get a virus. FALSE
Virus – True or False I don’t use , I can’t get a virus. FALSE
Virus – True or False My ISP virus scans my for me. I don’t need an anti-virus program. FALSE
Virus – True or False I only read from people I know. I won’t get a virus. FALSE
Virus – True or False ed viruses can only be “released” by opening an attachment. FALSE
Virus – True or False If your PC if infected, your computer cannot viruses unless you open your program. FALSE
Virus – True or False Including a fake address in your address book will prevent your PC from spreading computer viruses. FALSE
Virus – True or False My company filters viruses at the gateway/router/firewall. We don’t need virus protection on workstations. FALSE
Virus – True or False My company has virus protection on the server(s). We don’t need virus protection on the workstations. FALSE
Virus – True or False I got an from xyz.mailserver.com telling me infected! Oh no! I’m infected! FALSE
Virus – True or False A VIRUS could be in your computer files now, dormant but will become active on June 1. Try not to USE your Computer on June 1st. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS BELOW TO CHECK IF YOU HAVE IT AND TO REMOVE IT NOW. No Virus software can detect it. It will become active on June 1, 20xx. It might be too late by then. It wipes out all files and folders on the hard drive. This virus travels thru and migrates to the 'C:\windows\command' folder. To find it and get rid of it off of your computer, do the following. Go to the "START" button. Go to "FIND" or "SEARCH“ Go to "FILES & FOLDERS“ Make sure the find box is searching the "C:" drive. Type in: SULFNBK.EXE Begin search. FALSE
Virus – True or False A free immunity tool will protect your PC from the Klez.E virus. FALSE
Virus – True or False Companies that write anti-virus programs hire virus authors. FALSE
Virus – True or False My _________ is pretty computer savvy and says… Who cares. Do you take stock tips from them, too?