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Don't forget to 1) Update your virus software, 2) Run a virus scan and 3) Back up your computer.. TODAY.
April 1 is a popular date for hackers to launch their worms and viruses... :doh:
Past Time BearsYes, I've read about a new and dangerous one (Conficker?) supposedly being launched tomorrow. Wish these jokers would use their talents elsewhere. 
Thanks for the reminder! I remembered the first two, but didn't do a back up today... 
PennsylvaniaIf your virus software is updated, your system upgrades and patches are all current and you practice safe internet behavior you have nothing to worry about. Cornficker (AKA: Downadup) isn't anything special. People have been watching it for months.
If you want the real scoop on viruses, go to this link: http://isc.sans.org/
This is where the übergeeks who track down all these kinds of things hang out. 
I have just heard on the news, that it was an April's Fool prank.
The Virus has not hit New Zealand anyway - you would think they would have better things to do
than spread this sort of scare, around the world.
Hugs
Carolyn
Every once in a while it's not a bad idea to have a reminder to do these things anyways. I know of a couple TTers who lost all their photos and documents because they did not do a back up 
Posts: 3,540I've done photo backups after my own brother lost treasured photos of his baby years ago. Its a hard way to learn a lesson.
Bears by EdieYou're right, Laura, it was a good reminder. I was up til after 11:00 last night putting a bunch of my photos that I didn't want to lose onto thumb drives - I got an 8GB one for Christmas and just hadn't gotten around to doing it so that was the incentive that I needed!
