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Security news11 February 2002
Practise "Safe hex" this Valentine's Day, says Sophos Anti-Virus
Sophos, a world leader in corporate anti-virus protection, is urging computer users to remain vigilant against the threat of viruses during the run up to Valentine's Day. Exchanging electronic Valentine cards and downloading romance-themed programs from the internet increases the risk of spreading viruses. Love-struck computer users opening these 'e-cards' may find that they will be hit by more than just Cupid's arrow.
"Recent events with the MyParty virus, which didn't cause big problems in this region, suggest that Aussies and Kiwis are more switched on to Safe Hex than other parts of the globe," said Stuart Palmer, Managing Director of Sophos Anti-Virus. "So we must not let our guards down on 14 February. After all, it is unwise to send out executable programs by email any day of the year."
For further information please read Sophos's safe computing guidelines.
About Sophos
Sophos enables enterprises all over the world to secure and control their IT infrastructure. Sophos's network access control, endpoint, web and email solutions simplify security to provide integrated defenses against malware, spyware, intrusions, unwanted applications, spam, policy abuse, data leakage and compliance drift. With over 20 years of experience, Sophos protects over 100 million users in nearly 150 countries with its reliably engineered security solutions and services. Recognized for its high level of customer satisfaction and powerful yet easy-to-use solutions, Sophos has received many industry awards, as well as positive reviews and certifications.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com
