Truth About Computer Security Hysteria

Q&A: I received a virus alert from an authoritative source. Should I forward it to my friends?

If a tornado is heading straight for your town, would you strap a bullhorn to your car and drive around, yelling at everyone to find shelter?

Ask the authoritative source to send a copy of the alert to each of your friends. If you received the alert via a computer security mailing list, tell your friends about the list and give them instructions on how to sign up. (Caution: don't add your friends to a mailing list without their permission. They might retaliate by adding you to hundreds of mailing lists without your permission.)

Last updated: 2001/1/20