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Ways to prevent malware

• Do not open any file attached to a message from an unknown person, even if it
appears to be a text or image file, because the name of the malicious file can
be manipulated to appear as a text or image file, etc.

• Do not open any file attached to a message from a known person unless you
expect that file, and if you think that the file is not valid, you can check with
your friend by calling him and inquiring from him.

• Do not store any strange file, whether via e-mail, speech programs, or from
suspicious sites...etc.

• Scan any file before storing it on your device, whether from a storage medium,
email, messaging programs or websites, with an anti-virus program to verify its
integrity.

• Make a backup copy of your files periodically and store them on a storage
medium outside your device.

• Do not use torrenting (P2P) file sharing programs as much as possible.

• Update your system and programs (Internet browser, email programs, etc.) to
avoid discovered security vulnerabilities.

• Do not trust strangers in messaging programs and be wary even of friends if
you receive any file.

• Do not dispense with using firewall software to block unsafe ports and reduce
risks to your device.

• Having a free antivirus is better than having no antivirus at all. Examples of free
antiviruses include AVG, Avast!, Avira Free AntiVirus... and others.

• To check the links, use the website https://www.virustotal.com

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