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There are numerous viruses out there and
can't guarantee that you won't get infected by a virus, but there
are things you can do to limit your chances of getting one.
Never download files from strangers!!!
Never assume the file from a friend is safe! Some viruses attach
themselves to your email address book and sends out viruses to
everyone on the address book without you knowing about it. This
means you can receive an email with a virus attached even from your
most trusted friend or family member (EVEN
YOUR OWN MOTHER).
If you receive an E-Mail from a friend that has a file attached to
it, contact them first and ask them if they are aware of the file.
If they are aware of it, then the chances are good it is not a
virus. If they don't know about the file, then do not open the
E-Mail and delete it.
If you constantly send mail with files attached, come up with a code
word and put the code word in the subject or body. If you get an
email with the code then you know they are aware of the file and
probably safe to download. If you get an email without the code word
then they either forgot to put it in the email or it is a virus that
sent the email.
Always scan the files with an anti-virus software before opening
them.
Be careful of sites you go to because they can have malicious code
that can download to your system when you visit the site.
New viruses come out daily. Your anti-virus software is only as good
as your last update, so update regularly!!!
Never assume that
your safe because you have Anti-virus software! It is only a tool.
There is a war going on between the anti-virus software and the
people creating the viruses. The people creating the viruses will
alter the code of the virus to try to sneak past the anti-virus
software and they are successful at it. The anti-virus software may
not catch the latest virus but it should stop old ones.
Businesses and government will not email you asking you for personal
information, so if you get an email asking for your credit card,
bank information, personal information, delete the email.
Do not reply to the email. The reply tells the person that they got
a valid email address and spam you more.
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