Beware
of unexpected or unsolicited e-mail attachments
E-mail is one of the primary ways to exchange information among
Internet users and a key method for spreading viruses. Basic plain text
e-mail is unable to transmit most viruses. It is the attachment to the
e-mail that contains the potential hazard. If the attachment is
unexpected or unsolicited and from an unknown sender, you should delete
the e-mail without opening the attachment. If the e-mail is from a known
and trusted source, but you did not expect an attached file, you should
contact the sender to confirm that the attachment is legitimate before
opening it.
Back
up your data files on a regular basis
In a worst case scenario, a virus may corrupt or destroy data on one or
more files. Regular backups to your home directory or a floppy disk will
allow you to recover more easily in the event that a virus damages your
files.
Only
obtain files or software only from trusted sources
Files or software downloaded from the Internet may contain
viruses. Only download files or software from trusted sources.
