Virus Prevention

A few simple precautions can help you prevent your machine or your work from being infected by a virus. Here are our top tips.

• Do not open files attached to emails if you are at all unsure as to what the file is, or if the sender is unknown to you.

• Do not download files from the internet unless you are sure they are from a legitimate/reputable source.

• Always make sure your important documents/files are backed up, preferably to your home directory (H: drive).

Useful websites

There are numerous websites containing information on computer viruses, and hoax viruses, along with help and advice on how to protect your machine against them. We recommend:

• McAfee

• Lifewire

• SOPHOS

• Vmyths

• Symantec.

If you receive information from another party offering information about a potential virus attack, before you begin to email others please consult the Virus Myths website.

Need help?

Please contact IT/AV Support if you need more advice about virus prevention or for help with checking that your PC is up to date and fully protected.