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- Do not open any files attached to an email from an unknown,
suspicious or untrustworthy source.
The file attachments in question, may have the following file
extensions:
'*.EXE', '*.BAT', '*.COM', '*.PIF'. '*.DOC' (MS Word documents= may have
macros embedded that can be potentially damaging).
- Do not open any files attached to an email unless you know what it
is, even if it appears to come from a dear friend or someone you know.
Some viruses can replicate themselves and spread through email. Better
to be safe than sorry and confirm that they really sent it.
- Do not open any files attached to an email if the subject line is
questionable or unexpected.
- Delete chain emails and junk email. Do not forward or reply to any to
them. These types of email are considered spam, which is unsolicited,
intrusive mail that clogs up the network.
- Do not download any files from strangers.
- Exercise caution when downloading files from the Internet. Ensure
that the source is a legitimate and reputable one. Verify that an
anti-virus program checks the files on the download site. If you're
uncertain, don't download the file at all or download the file to a
floppy and test it with
your own anti-virus software.
- Update your anti-virus software regularly. Over 200 viruses are
discovered each month, so you'll want to be protected.
- Back up your files on a regular basis. If a virus destroys your
files, at least you can replace them with your back-up copy.
- When in doubt, always err on the side of caution and do not open,
download, or execute any files or email attachments.
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