Fountain Hills Message Board: Avoid Viruses and Theft

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   Keep Windows updated
Install Antivirus software and keep it updated
When visiting a website, type the address directly into the browser rather than following a link
Only provide personal information on sites that have "https" in the web address or have a lock icon at bottom of the browser
Do not provide personal information to any unsolicited requests for information
Do not accept or open suspicious error dialogs from within the browser
Spyware may come as part of a "free deal" offer - Do not accept free deals
Install product updates and security patches before using the internet
Keep web browser up to date with latest patches
Make sure your computer is configured securely
Only open email attachments that come from a trusted source and that are expected
Scan email attachments with Norton AntiVirus prior to opening
Delete all unwanted messages without opening
If you suspect an email is spam, do not respond, just delete it
Consider disabling the email’s preview pane and reading emails in plain text
Be extremely wary of emails asking for confidential information
Confirm the authenticity of a suspicious request before responding in email
Don't open attachments or click on Web links sent by someone you don't know 
Don't send files over IM
If a person on your Buddy list is sending strange messages, files, or web site links, terminate your IM session
Reject all Instant Messages from persons who are not on your Buddy list
Do not click on URL links within IM unless from a known source and expected
Never send personal information through an IM
Keep your IM software up to date


Edited by administrator - July 17 2010 at 5:50pm

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administrator Admin Joined: October 01 2003 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Topic: Avoid Viruses and Theft - Best Online Practices Posted: February 04 2009 at 7:43am
	Keep Windows updated Install Antivirus software and keep it updated When visiting a website, type the address directly into the browser rather than following a link Only provide personal information on sites that have "https" in the web address or have a lock icon at bottom of the browser Do not provide personal information to any unsolicited requests for information Do not accept or open suspicious error dialogs from within the browser Spyware may come as part of a "free deal" offer - Do not accept free deals Install product updates and security patches before using the internet Keep web browser up to date with latest patches Make sure your computer is configured securely Only open email attachments that come from a trusted source and that are expected Scan email attachments with Norton AntiVirus prior to opening Delete all unwanted messages without opening If you suspect an email is spam, do not respond, just delete it Consider disabling the email’s preview pane and reading emails in plain text Be extremely wary of emails asking for confidential information Confirm the authenticity of a suspicious request before responding in email Don't open attachments or click on Web links sent by someone you don't know Don't send files over IM If a person on your Buddy list is sending strange messages, files, or web site links, terminate your IM session Reject all Instant Messages from persons who are not on your Buddy list Do not click on URL links within IM unless from a known source and expected Never send personal information through an IM Keep your IM software up to date Edited by administrator - July 17 2010 at 5:50pm
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