Spam - Never open or reply to unsolicited e-mails or IM's
Practice Safe Hex
- don’t surf gambling or porn sites
- don’t download indiscriminately
- don’t open mail from strangers
- don’t reply to spammers or unsolicited IM queries
- don’t download attachments, unless absolutely necessary
- don’t reveal any personal info on websites, in forums or during IM sessions
The following are links to excellent, easy-to-use, FREE programs:
Keep your Windows machine updated
Activate your XP firewall:
Start / Control Panel / Windows Firewall / On
Install, update and scan regularly with anti-virus software
Update and run an anti-spyware scanner
Use a malware protector program
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