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Never had a virus (Tell us Your survival secret)

Nov 24, 2005 11:11PM PST

Regular, routine maintenance.
1.Automatic Window updates
(plus checking on my own)
2.Automatic updates on Virus signatures
(also subscribe to cnet tech bullitens about virus activity)
3.Use of a router with hardware firewall
4.Run Adaware & Spybot at least weekly if not more often during heavy surfing activity
5.use of internal firewall (Zonealarm)
6.Sanitary surfing habits
(don't fall for the ''Free'' offers, use disposable email address, don't surf in dangerous waters
7.Don't give out personal information, email address, ect. Review privacy policies-don't like-don't do it

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