How to prevent computer worms
A computer worm is designed to spread from computer to computer without your interaction. You might have heard of worms like Conficker, Sasser, and Blaster.
To help prevent getting infected by computer worms, follow these four steps:
Also, use caution before you open e-mail attachments, click links in e-mail, or before you accept file transfers.
Never open e-mail attachments from someone you don't know and avoid opening e-mail attachments from someone you do know, unless you are aware of exactly what the attachments are. The sender might not know that the attachment contains a worm.
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