Guidelines and Tips

Do's

1. Do backup your programs and data regularly. Recover from backup is the most secure way to restore the files after a virus attack.
2. Do install an anti-virus software to protect your machine and make sure that an up-to-date virus signature file has been applied.
3. Do schedule a daily scan to check for viruses. The schedule scan could be done in non-peak hours, such as during the lunch-break or after office hour.
4. Do check floppy disks and files downloaded from Internet (especially those from unknown origin) with anti-virus software before use.
5. Do stop all activities on the computer infected by computer virus. Continuing the use of the infected computer will help the virus spread further.
6. Do refer to the leaflet "Information Security is Everybody's Business" published by the government.

Don'ts

1. Don't use illegal software under all circumstances.
2. Don't execute any email attachment unless you are sure what it will do. Be aware of viruses that come as e-mail attachments from unknown origin. Some viruses / worms will disguise itself as season's greetings / celebrations.