Viruses and "worms" are small destructive programs which are hidden in files. When these files are sent with e-mail and opened, the programs may try to destroy thing in your computer, or try to mail themselves to all of your friends.
To avoid viruses:
- Have an anti-virus utility, and update it frequently.
- Never open an attachment unless you requested it or it is from someone you know AND they confirm that they sent it. "Confirmation" means a clear statement in their e-mail which you know they wrote and which says they are sending the attachment. "Check this out" is not confirmation; it is often just a standard sentence which the virus puts in every letter.
- Scan all attachments with your anti-virus utility before opening.
Never pass on an e-mail warning about a "new" virus. They are all false. Some of them tell you to delete files from your computer, and those especially should be ignored. The massive traffic of "virus warnings" sometimes does more damage (to the bandwidth) than the viruses themselves do. Download Virus Removal tools at www.symantec.com
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