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V i r u s D
e t e c t i o n a n d P r e v e n t i o n
T i p s |
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Do not open
any files attached to an email from an unknown, suspicious or untrustworthy
source. |
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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 be safe than sorry and
confirm that they really sent it. |
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Do not open
any files attached to an email if the subject line is questionable or
unexpected. If the need to do so is there always save the file to your hard
drive before doing so. |
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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. |
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Do not download
any files from strangers. |
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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. |
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Update your anti-virus software
regularly. Over 500 viruses are discovered each
month, so you'll want to be protected. These updates should be at the least
the products virus signature files. You may also need to update the
product's scanning engine as well. |
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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. You should store your backup copy in a separate location from
your work files, one that is preferably not on your computer. |
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When in doubt, always err on the side of
caution and do not open, download, or execute any files or email
attachments. Not executing is the most important
of these caveats. Check with your product vendors for updates which include
those for your operating system web browser, and email. One example is the
security site section of Microsoft located at
http://www.microsoft.com/security. |
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Copyright
© 2002
Interlync Internet Services, Inc.™ |
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