New Virus Threat

I sent the following to me staff.  The information below will help you avoid having a damaging virus enter your computer.  The video demonstration is very helpful.  I received this information from an international company I trust: Mark

 

In the last few days over 200,000 web sites have been attacked and infected with a new virus.  Simply browsing to these sites will attempt to launch infected code on your machine.  Most of you know that my mantra for web-browsing is "Just say NO!".  If any site asks you to install software in order to view the page, you should cancel the install - Just say NO.

 

If you would like to see a video of what an infection looks like, please see the following:

 

http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/index.php/2008/03/13/follow-up-to-yesterdays-mass-hack-attack/

 

I know I usually frown on streaming video during business hours - but this is important for your safety.  Our various security systems in the office should protect you while on the Voit network, but new threats (sometimes called "Zero-Day") can sometimes sneak in.  Also remember that once you leave the office, if you have a laptop, you are no longer protected beyond basic virus scanning.

 

Please always use caution when browsing the Internet.  We have not seen a virus outbreak inside Voit's network in years, unlike our competitors.  Let's keep that record up!

 

- Jim Sillasen