When using Mail, two of my email messages have "Virus Alert" in the header. Why?

Two times now the header on an email message to me in reply has said "Virus Alert". Does this mean I have a virus or coincidentally two people I sent emails to have a virus? I am using the Mail application.

IMHO and I tell you this a mac tech for 15 years in the corporate world is AV is more trouble than it's worth on the mac and safe browsing habits and education are a far better defense against mac issues. The two biggest threats for mac are 1) scams, and 2) adware.
Adware can be cleaned up using free tools, I highly suggest
http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php
• stay away from anything that spams ads regardless of how safe the site is where you saw the ad.
• stay off sites that offer anything that seems shady or dodgy.
• file sharing and storage sites are notorious for trying to force things into your downloads but lately sites like softpedia, download.com have been bundling crap ware along with legit software.
• Create two (or more) emails, one for friends and family, one for signing up for stuff. You can always forward the sign up one to the main one and track where the junk is coming from. Many times when you sign up for a service, or forum, or anything they can promise until blue in the face they wont give your email out and many times I've discovered (through disposable email sites) they are full of crap.
• get up-to-date (and intelligent) information on computer threats at sites like
http://www.thesafemac.com/
or cent, or PCworld
Mainstream media is notorious for misinforming and sensationalizing anything they can when it comes to computer hazards.

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