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Hoax Links

 

Virus Protection

 

For up to date information regarding real virus threats at the University of Virginia, and what you can do about them go to our main Virus Information Page.

Some of the warning signs that a virus warning isn't real:

  • Lots of CAPITAL LETTERS in the warning
  • Recommendations that you circulate it to everyone you know
  • No link to an authoritative source of information

Legitimate virus information is usually stated in a calm manner, comes from a recognized source, and will provide a link to a page providing reliable up to date information.

Some sources of reliable information:

Other sites have collected common HOAX warnings. If you get reports that you think are a hoax, or want to see some of those that have ciculated in the past, check out one of these sites:


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