Re: Trojan questions

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From: JerryMouse (nospam_at_bisusa.com)
Date: 06/19/04


Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 12:59:09 -0500

Sharkman@comcast.net wrote:

> So my questions are:
> By opening the email can a trojan or virus be loaded on my system?

Yes.

> By clicking on a phony web site, can a trojan or virus be loaded on my
> system?

Yes

> And will zonealarm, adaware, spybot and cwshredder protect me?

Mostly, but they don't deal with trojans or viruses.

> Is there any other software that I should be using?

Something that checks the health of your entire system such as Norton
Systemworks.

> Should I clear my cookies on a regular basis?

Yes, maybe once a year or so. Many cookies come to you with an expiration of
100 years.



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