Ironically, one virus-spreading email was disguised to look like an email was disguised to look like an email about protecting the user’s computer from viruses! The “Microsoft Patch” virus was spread through an email that urged the user to download a software patch to prevent viruses. This email even included the Microsoft Icon, which footed many into believing the email was legitimate. In reality, the “patch” was a virus. This virus was forwarded by millions of people, resulting in the infection of computers around the world.
Do all you can to avoid exposing your computer to a virus. Think of the precautions you take against catching biological infections. You wash your hands and avoid contact with sick people. Extend the same care to your computer. Consider investing in anti-virus software. And whatever you do, avoid opening emails with potentially infected files. You may just save your computer from contracting a nasty illness, and yourself from suffering a terrible headache.