email attachments etc
Safety tips for handling email attachments and content downloaded from the Internet
Safety tips for handling email attachments and content downloaded from the Internet Safety tips on opening applications
Always use caution when opening (such as by double-clicking) files that come from someone you do not know, or if you were not expecting them. This includes email attachments and files you may have downloaded from the Internet. This is especially true for applications.
Any time that you download from a site that has not previously earned your trust, you should take extra precautions. This is because a downloaded file might have a name or icon that make it appear to be legitimate (such as an MP3 or JPEG), when in reality it is a malicious application. A malicious application disguised in this manner is known as a “Trojan Horse.”
The following topics can help you safely handle email attachments and files downloaded from the Internet…