> From: "Janet Simpson, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
>
> Hi All,
> Yeah, my virus detector that I bought last weekend picked up the bugbear
> virus (both from Jennifer Tow and the one just listed  "[log in to unmask]" )
> and so far, so good.  If you don't have a virus detector such as Norton or
> McAfee - GET ONE!
>
> Jaye
> glad to have put out the $$ to protect my computer...

At the risk of repeating what others have said, there was no virus *from
Jennifer Tow.*

The virus came from someone else's computer where Jennifer Tow's email
address was stored in the address book. The virus "spoofed" Jennifer Tow's
address.

This spoofing technique has become common, and you shouldn't assume that you
got a virus from the person whose name appears on the email carrying the
virus.

I think it's important to make this point because some folks on the list may
work for organizations whose IT departments take a dim view of accusations
of virus spreading, especially if they turn out to be a waste of time.

Thanks,

-- Jodine Chase

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