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E-Mail Scanning/Viruses

The most common mode for computer virus transmission today is by the use of Internet email file attachments. This proliferation of computer viruses is expected to continue into the near future.

niinet.net does not typically scan email file attachments for virus signatures, including suspected files. The responsibility for the detection and proper elimination of computer viruses rests solely with the user/owner/operator of any computer using niinet.net’s Internet services.

However, niinet.net is under no obligation whatsoever to allow the transmission of any demonstrably harmful content, material or other such "entities" across its network. All user Internet usage, including email messages, must comply with niinet.net’s Email Abuse Policy and Acceptable Use Policy.

Given that there are over 51,000 known viruses, there is no way that any ISP can possibly provide detailed technical assistance for any specific virus "infection". Please consult the anti-virus experts such as McAfee (www.mcafee.com) or Norton Anti-Virus (www.symantec.com/nav/index.html).

If You Are Infected

If you are notified that your computer is spreading a virus via email attachments, or if you believe that your computer is infected with a computer virus, you MUST immediately disconnect the infected computer from the Internet. Do NOT connect this computer to the Internet until you have completed the appropriate virus removal/cleaning process and installed an updated anti-virus program.

Failure to remove the infected computer, and continuing to spread a virus, is considered in violation of this policy, the Email Abuse Policy, and the Acceptable Use Policy. Violations of any of these policies may result in suspension or termination of your account.

Reporting Violations

Please send reports of any activity in violation of this policy to abuse@niinet.net