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    The document provides tips for avoiding computer virus infections, including being cautious of email attachments from unknown sources, files with executable extensions like .exe or .scr, unexpected emails, and chain emails. It advises users to throw out any suspicious files rather than opening them and to avoid downloading executables or documents from the internet to prevent the spread of viruses.

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    The document provides tips for avoiding computer virus infections, including being cautious of email attachments from unknown sources, files with executable extensions like .exe or .scr, unexpected emails, and chain emails. It advises users to throw out any suspicious files rather than opening them and to avoid downloading executables or documents from the internet to prevent the spread of viruses.

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    The Threat of Viruses Infecting Our Computers Is

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    The document provides tips for avoiding computer virus infections, including being cautious of email attachments from unknown sources, files with executable extensions like .exe or .scr, unexpected emails, and chain emails. It advises users to throw out any suspicious files rather than opening them and to avoid downloading executables or documents from the internet to prevent the spread of viruses.

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    The threat of viruses infecting our computers is a serious matter.

    Luckily, the steps for avoiding an infection on your equipment are relatively simple.
    WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! Always use caution and do not open, download, or execute any suspicious files or email attachments. If the file was in fact legitimate, you can always ask the sender to resend it. Do not open any files attached to an email 1) from an unknown, suspicious or untrustworthy source. 2) ending with: .exe, .com, .scr, .pif, .vbs. 3) that you were not expecting to receive 4) unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a friend or someone you know. Some viruses can replicate themselves and spread through email. Better to be safe than sorry and confirm that they really sent it. 5) if the subject line is questionable. When sending e-mail, use a subject that will not be detected as spam, and do not leave the subject line blank. 6) Delete chain emails and junk email. Do not forward or reply to any to them. 7) Any email you were not expecting should be treated with suspicion, even if it comes from someone you know. 8) Do not download executables or documents from the internet. These are often used to spread computer viruses.

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