Stop Getting Tricked into Running Viruses

[cscgal]

I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:

Stop Getting Tricked into Running Viruses

Stop getting tricked into running viruses because you don't see the file extension of an attachment. Click Start, click My Computer, and on the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
Clear the Hide file extensions for known file types check box, and then click OK.
Now when you receive a file called something.jpg.vbs, you'll see the .vbs extension and know that it is not an ordinary .jpg file.

[>shadow<]

And if using a P2P program eg. Limewire
Make sure you dont download an .exe

[maui_mallard]

And if using a P2P program eg. Limewire Make sure you dont download an .exe

Also be carefull when downloading .zip files, they can also contain viruses.

[>shadow<]

haha especially when a "usually 8mb" file is a 228kb rar

[jbennet]

yeah and beware of download sites - read the reviews first

[Dortz]

And, just as a general tip, if someone messages you out of the blue asking for you to 'see thier new vacation photos,' with a direct link to it. I would very strongly recommend to think before you click, and ask if they've been on vacation recently.

[maui_mallard]

Concerning the P2P comments....if you do wish to use them...try DC++.....it is extremely advanced...it runs on a different network as GNUTELLA (Limewire, Bearshare, KaZaA)...I have used it....the moderators are very strict...and the more files you share, the better the network you are in. Hope this helps