In the context of this discussion, it's funny that I received the
following email this morning.
I'm on an iMac using Thunderbird for email and I do send emails to
groups of people sometimes. I have Comcast for internet, there is really
no choice here, but I email exclusively through gmail.
Should I try to do anything to see if there is spam being sent from my
computers?
Thanks,
Jordan
* Dear Comcast Customer:*
ACTION REQUIRED: Comcast has determined that your computer(s) have been
used to send unsolicited email ("spam"), which is generally an indicator
of a virus. For your own protection and that of other Comcast customers,
we have taken steps to prevent further transmission of spam from your
computer(s).
* Comcast.Net WebMail Users*
If you use a web browser to access your email, this change will not
affect your service. However, it is important that you take steps to
remove the virus and secure your computer(s). This can be done by using
the FREE McAfee Antivirus and Firewall software available from Comcast
on the Comcast Security Channel
<http://www.comcast.net/Security/SecSuiteSSO/?cid=NET_33_18> or by using
other popular antivirus solutions that are widely available.
* *
* Third-Party Mail Client Users (Outlook, Outlook Express, etc.)*
If you use Outlook Express, the steps we have taken to protect the
Comcast network will not allow you to send email until you apply a
simple one click fix available at
http://www.comcastsupport.com/alternateport. While this will restore
your ability to send mail it is still important to remove any possible
viruses from your computer. This can be done by using the FREE McAfee
Antivirus and Firewall software available from Comcast on the Comcast
Security Channel
<http://www.comcast.net/Security/SecSuiteSSO/?cid=NET_33_18> at or by
using other popular antivirus solutions that are widely available. Note:
this one click fix currently only works with Internet Explorer. If you
use a different browser, please visit
http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/TB25
<http://www.comcastsupport.com/tb25/faq.asp> for steps to manually
change your port.
If you are using a third-party client other than Outlook Express
(Outlook, Eudora, Thunderbird, etc.), please visit
http://www.comcast.net/help/faq/TB25
<http://www.comcastsupport.com/tb25/faq.asp>.
Comcast is focused on providing a secure internet experience for all of
our customers. Please visit the Comcast Security Channel
<http://security.comcast.net?cid=NET_33_4> regularly to stay up to date
with the latest security threats, products, and services
If you have additional questions please visit (www.comcast.net/help
<http://www.comcastsupport.com/tb25/helpsite.asp>).
Thank you for choosing Comcast!
Sincerely,
Comcast Customer Security Assurance
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