• Install Anti-virus software with up-to-dated virus signature file, e.g. goto McAfee, AVG, etc., to get a trial version or get the latest copy of stinger.exe from McAfee http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ to scan your system.
• Always remain vigilant and never open a suspicious attachment
• Scan all the PC hard disks at least twice a week.
• Do not open any email and attachments from unknown source.
• Do not open any Word/Excel and PowerPoint documents from unknown source.
• Do not open any executables from unknown source.
• Updates latest hot fixes for your Windows OS, Office, and others application. For Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx, for Office update: http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/default.aspx
• Read carefully the Virus Prevention Tips from any Anti-Virus vendor, for McAfee: http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=tips

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