In this section we would like to focus on some of the activities which are among the most common ways of getting computer Viruses, Worms and Trojan Horses. Limiting these activities will reduce, but not eliminate the
risk of your computer becoming infected.

Downloadable Files Such As :

• Screensavers
• Toolbars
• File Sharing Programs

Some of these programs can contain Adware, Spyware, Viruses, Trojans and other Malicious Computer Code which are added without your knowledge. This can cause all kinds of problems with your computer. A few of them are listed below.


• Your computer may slow down to a crawl
• Hidden password seekers are inserted and can steal your identity
• Your personal files can be destroyed or scrambled

Ways to help avoid these problems:

• Always read the SMALL print before you hit agree.
• Do a scan on Zip Files before opening
• Do scan on any downloaded file before installing

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