![]() TIP: Bad grammar and/or misspellings are often a tipoff that a virus warning is bogus.This is a ploy to get you to install a virus! Step 6: Don’t be fooled Don’t fall for e-mails that warn you that you have a worm and urge you to download a safety program.Step 5: Check your files Before you shut down for the day, go to 'find' and check the files that were created that day.Don’t even open e-mails from unknown senders. Step 4: Be leery of attachments Don’t open attachments unless you’re absolutely sure you know who sent them.TIP: You can find free safety software on the internet.This software guards against online attacks from other computers. Step 3: Put up a wall Install a firewall.Spyware is usually unleashed when you download a peer-to-peer file-swapping product. This protects you from inadvertently installing a system that will help advertisers spam you by monitoring your internet use. Step 2: Keep spies out Use a spyware scanner.Viruses are constantly mutating into new forms. Step 1: Install anti-virus software Install anti-virus software that regularly updates itself.
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