Preventing Computer Viruses

Taking Precautions 4

What are Viruses and Worms

Computer Viruses are malicious pieces of computer code (short programs) that can attach themselves to documents or other programs. Like real viruses have the ability to copy or replicate themselves. Worms (Internet Worms) on the other hand are stand alone programs which again can send copies of themselves to other computers

For both, the "pay load" - the damage they do - can vary from a simple message on the screen or slowing your system down, to destroying most of your work or bringing down your office network. The latest generation of Internet worms can leave your computer wide open to others so that personal and financial information is not safe.

They can be passed on through sharing floppy discs or more commonly these days as e-mail attachments.

Preventing Viruses

It is advisable to take sensible precautions see side panel. However, these alone are not guaranteed to stop viruses. Can you rely on your staff, or other people who use your computer to be careful? Likewise, a friend or colleague may have innocently forwarded an infected e-mail to you. This is why it is important to use a suitable anti-virus package as well.

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"Basic Computer Hygiene"

You can go some way to avoiding viruses by taking simple precautions to ensure that viruses don't come near you computer

Only purchase your software from reputable dealers.
Don't share floppy discs or CDs unless your are sure they are virus free.
Don't open unsolicited e-mails - especially attachments! Better stil use Mail Washer to keep spam out of your system.
Keep your Windows System up to date with the latest MS patches. visit "Windows Update", or alternatively download our document on Using Windows Update

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For further protection for your system, and preventing intrusion, you need to consider a firewall. This is especially true if your system is connected via broadband.