The rules on http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article07-144 are great in principle, 
but many/most users don't know that an "unknown email attachment" is also one coming 
from a good friend. It would be very important to write instead:
Don't open any previously announced email attachments, even if the e-mail is from 
a friend. (Most viruses spread by using an infected computer's address book!)

How do I protect myself against email viruses (such as worms)? 

Here are the top five things you can do to eliminate the risk of getting a virus 
over email. Note that installing antivirus software with an autoprotect feature will 
not protect you in all circumstances! (Rather, it will only give you a false sense 
of security.) 
Don't open unknown email attachments. 
Don't open unknown email attachments. 
Don't open unknown email attachments. 
Don't open unknown email attachments, no matter how appealing the message may be. 
If you're certain you want to open an email attachment, scan the file manually with 
your antivirus software before you open it (don't rely on the auto-scan). 
Back up your computer often. 



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