You may have read recently that a number of computer viruses are affecting computers running Microsoft Windows and other software packages. HostEconomy.com is advising all our customers to scan their computers for these viruses and download the latest security updates to Microsoft Windows, as well as installing anti-virus and personal firewall software to guard against future infection. Full instructions and links are available in this section. If you are on a Mac, you may like to check out the Apple security site for further information on system and security updates.

	What are these viruses? Current viruses causing problems include: MSBlast (also known as W32.Blaster.Worm, W32/Lovsan.worm, WORM_MSBLAST.A, Win32.Posa.Worm) Welchia (also known as W32/Welchia.worm10240, W32/Nachi.worm, WORM_MSBLAST.D, Lovsan.D, W32/Nachi-A, Win32.Nachi.A, Worm.Win32.Welchia) So Big (also known as Sobig.F, W32/Sobig.f@MM, WORM SOBIG.F, W32/Sobig-F, Win32.Sobig.F and I-Worm.Sobig.f.)
	What should I do? Check your computer for these viruses and download the latest security updates to Microsoft windows. Full instructions on how to do this are available in this section. How to remove MSBlast or Welchia viruses How to remove the Sobig virus
	Which computer operating systems are affected? MSBlast: Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows Server 2003 Windows NT 4.0 NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition. W32.Sobig: Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows ME Welchia: Microsoft IIS Windows 2000 Windows XP
	Are there other viruses I should worry about? Please be advised that this list is not exhaustive and viruses are also known under other names. For up to date information we strongly recommend you regularly check the sites below: McAfee USA