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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!