Mysty, Thanks for these links! I get really bored with all the 'tear jerker" hoaxes, spam, and scares! I probably visit once a week.... This was really interesting to - my net bios port was wide open! *Gasp*! The URL to check and see how secure your system is is at: http://www.grc.com The URL to download the free firewall is at http://www.zonelabs.com Once you download, you have to check the programs and check the box to allow your email/ISP so you can get mail And if you have virus protection, you have to check to allow that program, too, so it will work. Love, Jerri (Hall) (aka Sunni) "Mysty McPherson" <shakerag@mtnhome.com> writes: > Here are two marvelous sites that give you the full rundown on *all* > viruses and *all* hoaxes. They save everyone much time and energy > from worrying over alerts about these things. > > http://www.mcafeeb2b.com/asp_set/anti_virus/avert/intro.asp. Check > out the Virus Library. It's awesome. > > http://www.mcafeeb2b.com/asp_set/anti_virus/library/hoaxes.asp > > Mysty shakerag@mtnhome.com > ********************************************* > From: Brenda Whitson > Subject: Fw: CNN & IBM virus alerts > >