13 April 2012
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2. Make sure your operating system, eg Windows, is up to date by downloading the latest security updates from the manufacturer's website

3. Never open attachments sent in an email

Worst virus of all time

MyDoom.A - 55 million computers infected worldwide in January, spread via email, creating a "zombie" army designed to knock websites off the Net

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