How do I protect myself against viruses?

With the prevalence of viruses today, it is important for any computer accessing the Internet to have protection against viruses. In addition to safe operating procedures, there are many different programs which can help you to protect your computer. Viruses can come from many different sources, so you must be aware to protect yourself from getting a virus from any source. Remember that virus scanners can only catch the known viruses, so do not rely solely on virus protection software. Viruses may take months before they are discovered and solutions are found. Some hints for preventing virus infections:

DONT'S

Never use disks from an untrustworthy source Never download files from a site or person that you don't trust Never open an email that looks unusual or suspicious Never open an email attachment from a person you don't know or did not ask forrn Never download files from a site or person that you don't trust Never open an email attachment that looks unusual or suspicious

DO'S

Disable preview screens when using Eudora or Microsoft Outlook Scan disks and zip disks before using them Use a real-time virus scanner or frequently check your system with an online virus scanner When using a real-time virus scanner, upload virus updates every week Backup important files often Ask your YCS tech to about our service plans.