Antivirus  

The Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (CERT/CC) is the world-wide coordination center of information about Internet security problems at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) [http://www.cert.org/]. In Germany, the task is performed by DFN-CERT (Deutsches Forschungsetz): "Mit dem DFN-CERT bietet der DFN-Verein seinen Anwendern schnelle und effiziente Hilfe bei der Reaktion auf Sicherheitsvorfälle sowie Unterstützung bei der Durchführung vorbeugender Sicherheitsmaßnahmen" [https://www.cert.dfn.de/]. Websites of antivirus software vendors might be also a help for asking more information on a particular virus, e.g. Sophos [http://www.sophos.com/de-de/].

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Virus Prevention Tips,
quoted from WebHelper.com, .net & .org (http://www.mrwebb.net/library/virus_tips.html), condensed and completed.
  1. Use an Operating System with built-in security (sometimes you cannot choose)
  2. Work as a normal user, not as an administrator
  3. Use an an anti-virus software, update its virus definition list regularly. Be aware that no anti-virus software can detect all viruses, trojan horses, or worms
  4. Isolate your Internet and Mail directory from your other working area (if you are able to)
  5. Back up your files on a regular basis
  6. Do not open any files attached to an email from an unknown source
  7. Do not open any files attached to an email even if it appears to come from a dear friend or someone you know. Some viruses can replicate themselves and spread through email. Confirm that they really sent it
  8. Delete chain emails and junk email. Do not forward or reply to any to them
  9. Exercise caution when downloading files from the Internet. When in doubt, do not download any files
  10. Do not panic, your AV program dealer offers tips how to deal with viruses



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