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Email Safety Tips

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  1. Don’t open attachments that seem strange or suspicious.
  2. Use a firewall. A firewall will block most of the bad stuff from getting into your computer.
  3. Use your anti-virus software regularly. If you don’t have an anti-virus program, get one.
  4. Take advantage of Microsoft Windows Update feature to make sure that you have the latest security patches.
  5. Use anti-spyware software regularly. This “badware” stuff seems to be constantly on the move into our computers – cleaning it out daily is a good idea.
  6. Don’t use Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express unless you have no choice. Alternative email programs are Thunderbird, Eudora, or Pegasus Mail.
  7. Never share your passwords or use Password Manager programs.
  8. Never respond to unsolicited emails (spam). Deal with spam like you do with the junk mail that comes to your home – throw it away.

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