SECURITY ISSUE 11: Safe Email Practice

One of the most popular modes of virus distribution is the through emails. Practicing a few ground rules can help to keep your computer healthy and prevent viruses from spreading:-

- Don't open email attachments unless you know what they are.
- Don't open, forward or reply to spam or suspicious emails. Delete them immediately.
- Be aware of sure signs of scam email:-
• Not addressed to you by name.
• Asking for personal of financial information.
• Asking you for password.
• Asking you to forward it to other people.
- Watch out for viruses in attached files. Scan all attachments with up-to-date Antivirus software.

Moral: Sometimes, curiousity kills.

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