SecurityFocus Article Announcement

[Stephen Entwisle <se () securityfocus com>]

Howdy Folks,

The following article is now available for viewing on the SecurityFocus
Web site:

Virus Hoaxes and the Real Dangers They Pose

By Scott Granneman

Virus Hoaxes are a fairly common phenomenon. Most email users have
received messages warning of malicious viruses threatening to wreak havoc
on their computers. Many of these hoaxes are harmless fun. Unfortunately,
many pose real dangers. This article will offer a brief overview of virus
hoaxes, how users can spot them, and how they can protect themselves
against them.

http://www.securityfocus.com/infocus/1678

Thanks,

Stephen Entwisle
Moderator, Security-Basics
SecurityFocus
http://www.securityfocus.com
(403) 213 3939 ext. 235


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