Security Secrets the Bad Guys Don’t Want You to Know
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documents and avoid viruses.
One approach is to let Google do the checking for you. Forward attachments to a Gmail address, and Google’s filters will scan it for malware. Then, you can convert the document and read in Google Docs to see whether it’s legit.
Another tip is to submit files to Virustotal. This free scanning service runs your file through 41 antivirus scanning engines. If any of the programs identifies it as malicious, Virustotal will let you know
Know What Programs You Use, and Verify That They’re Up to Date
Haven’t used an application in years? Go to your Windows Control panel and uninstall it! (The Windows 7 version of the Control Panel is shown here.)The old version of RealPlayer you downloaded a few years ago may be nothing more than a security hole today. If you don’t use a program, consider uninstalling from your PC.
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