[Dx-qsl] virus in (1000mp) strange behaviour of FT1000mp on 28mhz

Thu Oct 3 22:10:01 2002

OK my FRIEND:
My oh my.
Well, I won't carry this on. I will close with this last comment. This is one
of the best reflectors available. I have yet to be exposed to any virus from
downloading it and it does not allow attachments.
If your remarks are directed to the other reflectors, then direct it to them,
not this reflector. It is well managed.
Your friend forever and ever and ever ....
VE6TP
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Carl Smidt wrote:
> Listen my friend. I have NOT been infected, my Norton AV program catches
> them all, so why all the harangue. My problem is with all these
> irresponsible computer owners that are too CHEAP to buy a good AV program
> and then keep it updated. It is a damn nuisance to have NORTON catch one
> infected message after another because of people who will not buy
> protection. I don't know where you got the idea that I was NOT protected, I
> did not say that I was infected, only that my received messages on multiple
> reflectors contained the virus, IN AN EXECUTABLE FILE. So where did you get
> that idea??? I am irritated at having to wait for Norton while it tries to
> repair the infected messages, a bloody nuisance and so needless. People who
> won't protect themselves and others should not be playing with computers.
> Besides, I am not complaining about the warnings, BUT about the virus
> originators whether they send them knowingly or unknowingly. My Norton
> protects both outgoing and incoming messages, so in this message to you I am
> assuring your protection, at my cost.
>> 73, Carl VE9OV
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tru Perry" <[email protected]>
> To: "Carl Smidt" <[email protected]>
> Cc: "ON7YX" <[email protected]>; "dx-qsl" <[email protected]>;
> <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>;
> <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 7:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [Dx-qsl] virus in (1000mp) strange behaviour of FT1000mp on
> 28mhz
>> > Hi Carl:
> >
> > Let me see if I have this straight. Please tell me where I'm wrong, I
> would
> > appreciate it.
> > ==========================================================
> >
> > Carl Smidt wrote:
> >
> > > I have had 5 of these sent to me today already containing that virus.
> Why
> > > doesn't the moderators/administrators of these reflectors INSIST on
> updated
> > > installed AV software as a prerequisite for subscribing?????
> >
> > If I'm not mistaken, these reflectors do not allow attachments or any HTML
> for
> > that matter. You can't get a virus from reading a posting on a reflector,
> at
> > least not this one or any others I am familiar with. I couldn't comment
> on the
> > 1000mp reflector as I have never seen it. Most viruses require you to
> activate
> > an .exe file attachment or equivalent file extensions, and must be double
> > clicked before any damage can be done. Are you saying that this reflector
> > allowed such an attachment? I don't think so.
> >
> > Why in the world would the reflector make such a demand on subscribers as
> to
> > make it mandatory to have anti-virus programs for out going mail, to
> protect
> > you? Do you think 18,000 people are going to go and buy the program
> because
> > you will not install one for your incoming mail? And even so, how could
> the
> > reflector check to make sure each subscriber had such a program?? You
> have to
> > come up with better suggestions than that I think Carl.
> >
> > The second thing I suggest you consider, is that this is a reflector that
> is
> > made available to you FOR FREE. NO COST. NADDA. Still you seem to think
> it
> > should be the responsibility of this reflector to put in safeguards on
> your
> > behalf. You must know that these reflectors cost money just to run, let
> alone
> > investing sums of money to protect 18,000 subscribers. There would be no
> funds
> > available even if it were feasible. If you haven't noticed, this
> reflector
> > survives on volunteer donations to survive.
> >
> > >
> > > I am tired of all this, months of the Klez and now this one.
> > >
> >
> > It does get frustrating when you see several warnings about viruses, but
> they
> > are well intended. People are trying to help others. But the only way
> you
> > will avoid viruses is to BUY and INSTALL an Anti-virus program, and there
> are
> > several different programs available. Part with a few bucks, it's for
> your own
> > good, obviously.
> >
> > Best of luck
> > Tru, VE6TP
> > ======================================================
> >
> > >
> > > 73, Carl VE9OV
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "ON7YX" <[email protected]>
> > > To: "dx-qsl" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
> > > Cc: <[email protected]>
> > > Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2002 4:58 PM
> > > Subject: [Dx-qsl] virus in (1000mp) strange behaviour of FT1000mp on
> 28mhz
> > >
> > > > Hello,
> > > >
> > > > Watch out for e-mail coming from Norm Fusaro W3IZ from 1000mp
> reflector,
> > > it
> > > > contains the w32.bugbear@mm virus.
> > > >
> > > > Ron ON7YX
> > > >
> > > >
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> >
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