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AVOIDING COMPUTER VIRUSES
There is no 100% security from computer viruses.
However, there are things you can do to better safeguard
your computer. You can also practice more conservative
computer/internet surfing habits.
-- Install an internet firewall on your computer. A
firewall will help block-up any security holes in your
internet connection.
-- Buy some antivirus software and make sure that
you either have the software's automatic update option
turned on. If no automatic update option is available,
then you must update your software regularly to make sure
that you have the most current version on your computer.
There are new viruses spreading everyday.
-- Be careful when opening email attachments. Never
open one that is from an unfamiliar source. You should
even exhibit caution when opening attachments from people
you know. If you can verify that the attachment they sent
is from them and that it is legitimate.
As mentioned, no security is 100% guaranteed prevention
from the installation of computer viruses on your
computer. Therefore, it is a good idea to create
back-ups, or copies, of any important files onto a disk.
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