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files attached to an email from an unknown, suspicious or
untrustworthy source.
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.
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.
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.
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 more important of these
caveats. Check with your product vendors for updates which
include those for your operating system web browser, and
email.
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