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•The Know test: Is the email from someone that you know?
•The Received test: Have you received email from this sender before?
•The Expect test: Were you expecting email with an attachment from this sender?
•The Sense test: Does email from the sender with the contents as described in the Subject line and the name of the attachment(s) make sense? For example, would you expect the sender - let's say your Mother - to send you an email message with the Subject line "Here you have, ;o)" that contains a message with attachment - let's say AnnaKournikova.jpg.vbs? A message like that probably doesn't make sense. In fact, it happens to be an instance of the Anna Kournikova worm, and reading it can damage your system.
•The Virus test: Does this email contain a virus? To determine this, you need to install and use an anti-virus program. That task is described in Task 1 - Install and Use Anti-Virus Programs of "Home Computer Security
What else can I help you with?
How can you protect yourself about the risk of email attachments?
Risk of email attachments is one way to get a virus/spam/malware but opening an attachment without you not knowing what it is, that's stupid, don't bother even opening the attachment. If you want to open a attachment email and protect yourself, AVG has a email scanner and protecter built in. The email provider you are with will say if its spam or whatever anyways, or should.
How could opening an unknown email attachment be a security risk?
If you download an unknown email attachment and open it on your computer, it could install a virus on your system and you would have a problem.
How can you reduce the risk of email attachments?
Look at the header before opening them. Scan them before you open them.
Does opening an email attachment pose threat of a virus to a computer?
Yes, except if you have a email virus scanner. But even then there is a slight risk. You can always get your virus software to selectively scan the email.
How can you avoid risk of opening an email attachment?
•The Know test: Is the email from someone that you know? •The Received test: Have you received email from this sender before? •The Expect test: Were you expecting email with an attachment from this sender? •The Sense test: Does email from the sender with the contents as described in the Subject line and the name of the attachment(s) make sense? For example, would you expect the sender - let's say your Mother - to send you an email message with the Subject line "Here you have, ;o)" that contains a message with attachment - let's say AnnaKournikova.jpg.vbs? A message like that probably doesn't make sense. In fact, it happens to be an instance of the Anna Kournikova worm, and reading it can damage your system. •The Virus test: Does this email contain a virus? To determine this, you need to install and use an anti-virus program. That task is described in Task 1 - Install and Use Anti-Virus Programs of "Home Computer Security
What are the benefits of using a dryer vent cleaner attachment for maintaining the efficiency and safety of your dryer?
Using a dryer vent cleaner attachment helps to remove lint and debris from the dryer vent, which can improve the efficiency of the dryer and reduce the risk of fire hazards.
Why should bilges be kept clean and free oil drips?
to reduce the risk of pollution
Can exercise reduce the risk of dying young?
Yes, it can reduce the risk of dying young.
How do mutual funds reduce the risk of loss?
Mutual fund do not reduce the risk of loss.
What are the control designed to do?
Controls are designed to reduce or eliminate risk.
What are the benefits of using a sink filter attachment in your kitchen?
A sink filter attachment in your kitchen can help remove impurities from the water, improve the taste and odor of the water, and reduce the risk of consuming harmful contaminants. It can also prevent clogs in your plumbing system and extend the lifespan of your appliances by reducing mineral buildup.
What are the benefits and features of the DeWalt circular saw dust collector attachment?
The DeWalt circular saw dust collector attachment helps to keep your work area clean by collecting sawdust and debris while you are cutting. This attachment can improve visibility, reduce the risk of accidents, and make cleanup easier. It is compatible with most DeWalt circular saw models and is easy to install and use.
