Data Doctors Radio Program
The Danger of File Attachments!
E-mail file attachments have become the number one method for contracting a virus or worm and the problem is getting worse.
The current count of known viruses is over 60,000 and the list grows by 5 to 10 every day!
So how do you know if a file attachment is malicious or just a picture sent by Aunt Alice?
Listen-in as Ken & Brandon discuss safe strategies for dealing with file attachments & how you can help your fellow e-mail cybernauts!
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Original Air Date: Oct 19, 2002
This Week's Links
- Why can't I open file attachments since I upgraded Outlook Express?
- The first step in fighting malicious files - keep Windows updated!
- Using the virus protecton features in Outlook Express.
- Unhide file extensions so you can spot obvious virus file attachments!
- » AOL users can block all attachments - keyword "file attachments"
- » Always be very specific in the message when you send an attachment!
- » Don't open any file attachment unless you know exactly what it is!
- » Be most suspicious of people you know! They are the most likely senders!