| 1. |
Do not open any e-mail attachment coming from an unknown
or distrusted source. |
| 2. |
Do not open any e-mail message unless you know what is
it about, even if it comes from a friend or partner. Most viruses spread
using e-mail messages. It is easier to prevent than to fix, so please
ask for a confirmation from the sender. |
| 3. |
Don't open the attached files of messages with a
suspicious or unexpected subject. If you want to open them, first save
them on your hard disk and scan them with an updated antivirus solution. |
| 4. |
Delete any chain e-mails or unwanted messages. Do not
forward them or reply to their senders. This kind of messages is
considered spam, because it is undesired and unsolicited and it
overloads the Internet traffic. |
| 5. |
Do not copy any file if you don't know or don't trust
its source. |
| 6. |
Be very careful when downloading files from the
Internet. Check their source every time and make sure that an antivirus
program already verified the files on the download site. If you are not
sure about this, copy that file on your hard disk or on a floppy disk
and recheck it using your own antivirus. |
| 7. |
Use a reliable antivirus program and update it
permanently. Select an antivirus that has a resident module, in order to
monitor your activity while using the computer. |
| 8. |
If you have an antivirus program installed on your
system, update it regularly. Every month an average of 500 new viruses
are discovered. The antivirus updates must contain at least the files
with the new virus signatures, but it is desirable to keep scan engines
updated too. |
| 9. |
Make file backups on a regular basis. If a virus will
destroy them, you will be able to replace them. It is recommended to
store these copies in a separate location or even on another computer or
magnetic support. |
| 10. |
Any time you have doubts about a file or message, do not
download, execute or open it. |
