There are some strange cats out there.
The company I work for is nationwide and we have a forum that helps me keep up-to-date on technology and also provides a good release when work starts to drive us crazy. Here’s an example of some of the random clients we run across - the kind that asks you for help, but then suddenly know more than you do. Thanks to the fellow coworker out there that submitted this.
Lady: How could I get this infected? I have Norton.
Me: Well ma’am unfortunately even the best antivirus and antispyware programs are not infallible, sometimes infections do get past protection software. Even with the best software it is possible for users to unknowingly allow spyware to enter their system by clicking on the wrong email or popup ad.
Lady: I don’t believe you.
Me: Ummm ok, well as you can see here, you are indeed infected.
Lady: Where did I get this “infection” you speak of?
Me: I can’t say for sure, but I do see a number of things that could be potential causes, the first is Limewire, the second is that your homepage is set to myspace - and while myspace itself is not dangerous, you can definitely get infected there.
Lady: Myspace is owned by Mr. Murdoch. It is a big company, they would not let me get infected.
Me: Well ma’am,you are right, Myspace is owned by Mr. Murdoch’s company. However because it is so popular right now, it is being targeted by people who write viruses and spyware because it is a very easy way for them to spread their software.
Lady: I really have a hard time believing you.
Me: *Zorak-style BLINK BLINK*
Me: Well we would be happy to repair the infection.
Lady: Not needed, I am not infected, thank you very much. Goodbye.
Oh yeah, in other work-related news, I messed up my right leg at my last appointment. What was I doing? Walking. Kudos me.
