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· Don't open any e-mail attachments or files unless you know what they are, even if you know the sender. Some viruses automatically send themselves to the e-mail addresses in the address book that it's infected.. · You have to be careful before opening e-mail attachments as the attachments may be affected with a computer virus. · Don't open email attachments or website addresses that you can click on unless you REALLY know what you're opening. · Check the name of the attachment and see if it's appropriate or suitable. · Don't open any email attachments or files if you don't know who who sent them.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoDownload an antivirus, within these there is usually a scan option. You can choose to scan the whole computer, or a certain area of it. There is also a quickscan, but sometimes it doesn't find everything.
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∙ 10y agoFirst, download any working antivirus software. I advice you to use a working antivirus and not USB security Scanning program. Install it. Then it may require you to restart the PC. Right click any file you want to scan then click the icon of your antivirus.
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∙ 15y agoI know there is a disc you can buy at the computer store or staples that prevents viruses and if you computer already has a virus i suggest bringing it to best buy.
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∙ 14y agoyou have 2 download Spy ware! So go on spyware.com and download it!
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How can you avoid viruses caused from email attachments?
some antiviruses will scan the email, so download those
Whatare the dangers of email attachments?
it could be overun with viruses
Why should we worry about email attachments?
They carry viruses that can harm your computer
Should you scan attachments when using personal email on your government system?
true
How you can protect yourself from email virus?
There are multiple ways to protect yourself from email viruses. The first and most simple way is to not click on email attachments from unknown senders. These are most likely a virus that will infect your computer. Secondly, if your antivirus has the capability, set it to where it will automatically scan email attachments. Beware of worms though, these things will infect your friends' computers and then send you an email making it look like it came from them when it is really a virus.
Scanning all email attachments with anti-virus software will help prevent downloading viruses and other malicious code?
Scanning all email attachments with anti-virus software will help prevent downloading viruses and other malicious code
Joe should never scan attachments when using his personal email on his government system?
False
How can you reduce the risk of email attachments?
Look at the header before opening them. Scan them before you open them.
What precautions to be taken when receiving email?
There are many precautions you will need to observe when receiving emails regarding viruses. Those emails can actually harm your computer and infect your hard drive with a virus. This is also known as spoof email. It is advised to delete any email you are not familiar with and scan attachments or emails prior to opening them.
Can you tell if an email is malicious without opening it?
Not just by looking at the email itself with just your eyes, but yes you can. You can set your antivirus software to automatically scan email attachments.
When should your antivirus software scan an email message for possible viruses?
while receiving....................
How can you minimise the risk of email attachments?
Some attachments may contain harmful viruses, which could infect your computer. To avoid getting a virus, only open/download attachments from reliable sources, which you are expecting to be sent to you.
