Our server is updated many times a day with the newest virus definitions which will protect you from viruses. However, you should also install anti-virus software on all of your desktops and servers, and ensure they are kept up to date.

Remember, never click on a link or an attachment that you did not expect to receive. Even if it seems to come from a legitimate source, confirm with the sender that they sent you a file, before clicking on the file to open it. Also, any legitimate emails sent to you from CIRA will be signed by one of the CIRA staff members.

Learn More About Viruses

• New Sober email worm: W32/Sober.P-mm (Fortinet)
• Symantec's "Internet Security Threat Report" It covers Internet attacks, vulnerabilities, malicious code, and future trends.
• You visit illegal websites This message, supposedly from the FBI, is really a virus called W32.Sober.K@mm
• Virus disguised as Saddam Hussein death photographs
• Worm uses funny face to distract from danger
• How Computer Viruses Work
• Why I'm not sending you a virus
• Symantec List of Hoaxes
• If you aren't sure if an email is a virus or not, check the email header