How can I tell if a message warning me of a virus threat is real or not?
It is true that many messages warning about viruses are actually email hoaxes designed to frighten people and desensitize them to real virus threats. A list of known virus hoaxes is available at: http://symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html
It is best to rely on known dependable sources of accurate information. When REAL virus threats come to bear information about them will be posted on the the OIT web site and on the Secure? site.
