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- Email attachments are now one of biggest sources of computer viruses. Therefore, avoid opening any email attachment unless you were expecting to receive it from that person. | - Email attachments are now one of biggest sources of computer viruses. Therefore, avoid opening any email attachment unless you were expecting to receive it from that person. | ||
- Always virus-scan the files downloaded to your laptop from any source (CD/DVD, USB hard disks | - Always virus-scan the files downloaded to your laptop from any source (CD/DVD, USB hard disks, memory sticks, network files, email attachments, files from the Internet). Virus scans normally happen automatically but the IT responsible of the Organization can tell you how to initiate manual scans if you consider necessary. | ||
- Report any security incidents (such as virus infections) promptly to the IT responsible of the Organization in order to | - Report any security incidents (such as virus infections) promptly to the IT responsible of the Organization in order to minimize the damage | ||
- Respond immediately to any virus warning message on your laptop, or if you suspect a virus (e.g. by unusual file activity) by contacting the IT responsible of the Organization. Do not forward any files or upload data onto the network if you suspect your laptop might be infected. | - Respond immediately to any virus warning message on your laptop, or if you suspect a virus (e.g. by experiencing unusual file activity) by contacting the IT responsible of the Organization. Do not forward any files or upload data onto the network if you suspect your laptop might be infected in order to avoid the spread of the virus. | ||
- Be especially careful to virus-scan your system before you send any files outside the Organization | - Be especially careful to virus-scan your system before you send any files outside the Organization including email attachments and CD-ROMs created by you. | ||
