11-23-2007, 04:51 PM
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  Re: ~ A Tip A Day ~
23 November 2007:
Block Worms from Invading Your Computer Follow these tips to stop Internet worms from sneaking into your computer and causing chaos:
• Most antivirus programs also scan for worms, so install a trusted,
respected brand of antivirus software and keep it updated constantly.
• Download the most recent Windows patches, updates, and service
packs.
• Turn on the Automatic Update feature of Windows to ensure that it
automatically downloads and installs the latest Windows security fixes
as soon as they are available.
• Do not open e-mail attachments that have file extensions like .exe,
.scr, and .vbs, or have double file extensions like .txt.vbs.
• Be wary of opening e-mail attachments sent from people you
don’t know.
• Do not click links inside strange e-mails or instant messages (even if
the messages are sent from friends or family).
• Do not install pirated software.
• Install the most recent security updates and service packs for all Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, and so on). |