grace doover's List: trojhan horses#@!$%^

• • NEVER download blindly from people or sites which you aren't 100% sure about. In other words, as the old saying goes, don't accept candy from strangers. If you do a lot of file downloading, it's often just a matter of time before you fall victim to a trojan.  

• 1. Never execute programs unless they are from a trusted source.
• 2. Never open e-mail attachments unless you know who they're from, especially attachments with the extensions .exe, .ink and .vbs.
• 3. Update your antivirus and security software on a regular basis.
• 4. Install patches and security updates for your operating system and software as they become available.
• 5. Beware of homemade CDs and floppy disks. If you plan to use these disks in your computer, scan them with your anti-virus software first.
• 6. Never accept programs transferred by instant messaging applications.

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