Top 10 Virus Protection Tips
- Do not open any files attached to an email from an unknown, suspicious or untrustworthy source. Delete the email immediately
- Delete chain email and junk email. Do not forward or reply to any of them
- Exercise caution when visiting websites and downloading files from the Internet. Ensure that the website is legitimate and reputable
- Exercise caution when following web links contained in an email
- Apply all necessary Windows security patches. Viruses oftentimes attempt to exploit known vulnerabilites in software
- Keep your anti-virus definitions current.
- Use your F:\ drive to backup important files. If a virus infects your files, at least you will have a backup copy
- When in doubt always err on the side of caution and do not open, download, or execute any files or email attachments
- If you are in doubt about any potential virus-related situation, contact the helpdesk
- Visit McAfee's website for more virus information
