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By Mary Landesman, About.com Guide to Antivirus Software since 2000

Talk about deja vu...

Sunday September 7, 2003
...the Hybris virus first debuted during the 2000 holiday season. Three years later, I've just received a copy in my inbox, sandwiched between emails carrying the Dumaru and SoBig.F infections. Want to know what these viruses have in common (besides cluttering my inbox)? They're all preventable. Maybe it's just me, but it seems incomprehensible that easily detectable viruses continue to circulate. Pssst...if you're reading this, check to make sure your antivirus software is up to date. If you don't have antivirus software, do us all a favor and get some. Check out the top picks for some excellent choices.
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