[Rodney King]

Here's a better question: What's the problem exactly? How does one get this virus other than by opening attachements?

[FourPeas]

It's not e-mail related.

[IpaqMan]

This particular attack only requires the proper version of Windows and an internet connection. If you do not have a "patched/fixed" system or a firewall, you will be infected.

Staying away from your email will not stop the attack. Bypassing attachments will protect you from other viruses but not from this "worm".

Turning on your computer and connecting to the internet will allow it to be infected.