What is safe computing?

With all the hype, it is easy to believe that viruses lurk in every file, every email, every Web site. However, a few basic precautions can minimize your risk of infection. Practice safe computing and encourage everyone you know to do so as well. General precautions • Do not leave a floppy disk in the floppy disk drive when you shut down or restart the computer. • Write-protect your floppy disks after you have finished writing to them. • Be suspicious of email attachments from unknown sources. • Verify that attachments have been sent by the author of the email. Newer viruses can send email messages that appear to be from people you know. • Do not set your email program to "auto-run" attachments. • Obtain all Microsoft security updates. • Back up your data frequently. Keep the (write protected) media in a safe place--preferably in a different location than your computer.