- Use a virus protection program
to protect your files and e-mails from becoming infected.
Update your anti-virus software regularly.
- Do not open files attached
to any e-mail from an unknown or suspicious source.
- Do not open files attached
to an e-mail unless you know who it is from, what it is and how you
will use it. Be safe rather than sorry and confirm the contents with
the sender.
- Do not open files attached
to an e-mail if the subject line is questionable or unexpected.
- Delete chain and junk e-mails.
Never forward or reply to them.
- Exercise caution when downloading
files from the Internet. Ensure that the source is a legitimate and
reputable. Do not download any files from strangers. 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 anti-virus software.
- Back up your files on a
regular basis
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