It seems like every week I see a couple warnings about computer virus being spread. The vast majority of them are hoaxes being passed on by well-intentioned people that don't know HOW to check into whether or not the virus is for real.
First -- I'll tell you how to verify ANYTHING as true or false in seconds. Then I'll tell you how to verify if a virus warning in particular is real or fake.
There's a website called SNOPES that is basically "rumor central" for the internet. Just got there and either do a search or click through a category to find anything listed on the topic your verifying. It's simple to do and VERY informative!
As an example, I just researched the rumor I heard about a new virus and here's what SNOPES has to say about it...
If your'e wondering about a virus then the place to check is here...
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