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3 Replies Last post: Sep 10, 2008 7:08 PM by shippou

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Aug 26, 2008 2:00 PM

When to Worry About Security Holes--and When Not To

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ccamc1

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Aug 13, 2006

1. Sep 4, 2008 6:57 PM

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Re: When to Worry About Security Holes--and When Not To

I have received several emails that are sent to supposedly up date my security systems with updated downloads; however, I am very leary about downloading something that I cannot confirm.
What should I do in these cases; I don't want to download a "bug" or worse.
David

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publicmenace

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Dec 6, 2007

2. Sep 6, 2008 5:17 AM

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Re: When to Worry About Security Holes--and When Not To

David -

Do nothing but delete any emails offering to "update" your computer. No operating system or software manufacturer updates via email. This is most assuredly an attempt to get you to install malware. You are right to be leary. Good day.

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shippou

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Jun 25, 2008

3. Sep 10, 2008 7:08 PM

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Nice article! Good for newbs...

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