K. Jones writes:

> Our site was infected with this virus this morning. If
> you get an email that says I LOVE YOU
>
> do not open the attachment.

Yes, CNN is reporting widespread infection worldwide because of this one:

   http://www.cnn.com/2000/TECH/computing/05/04/iloveyou/index.html

The "obvious" next step is for a similar virus to vary the subject
line.  What will people say then?  "Do not open the attachment of
an email that has from one to ten words in the subject line!"

Maybe this MUST happen before people get the idea.

Please remember, if you're not expecting the attachment, don't open it!

(This includes the various spreadsheet attachments from the other day.
Of course, it would be helpful if they weren't sent in the first place.)

This simple rule, while useful, isn't even sufficient.  That is, there
are ways to catch a virus via email without even opening an attachment.


While this may sound like preaching to the choir (and I apologize if
it carries that preaching tone), it's important to remember that even
"technology companies" are made of people, and not all of the people
are technically inclined.  There simply MUST be more education than
what I've seen.

--Glenn

P.S.  Of course, this is yet another reason why the Macintosh is a
      competitive advantage:  WAY fewer viruses. :)
      (D-oh!  Gotta resist next time. ;)