Rule One: Don't open email attachments from unknown senders.
Don't open attachments from friends unless accompanied by an explanatory
cover note.
Ensure you have current anti-virus software installed (like AVG),
and preferably have anti-spam software (like Mailwasher) which will stop
most virus attachments before they can get to your computer.
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