msblast & welchia worms

[Joe Waller]

If I do not have Internet on my computer, but do dial
directly into another computer from time to time to
transfer information remotely can I get either msblast or
welchia worms?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Joe;
Yes, many have and it only takes seconds on an unprotected computer.

Install an antivirus application
Update it weekly
Scan for viruses at least weekly

Install or enable a firewall IMMEDIATELY:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL critical Updates from Windows Update.
Start/All Programs/Windows Update