Email virus are found in attachments, always check your attachments before u open it
be careful while opening these file formats
File Extension | File type |
|---|---|
| .ade | Microsoft Access project extension |
| .adp | Microsoft Access project |
| .bas | Microsoft Visual Basic class module |
| .bat | Batch file |
| .chm | Compiled HTML Help file |
| .cmd | Microsoft Windows NT Command Script |
| .com | Microsoft MS-DOS program |
| .cpl | Control Panel extension |
| .crt | Security certificate |
| .exe | Program |
| .hlp | Help file |
| .hta | HTML program |
| .inf | Setup Information |
| .ins | Internet Naming Service |
| .isp | Internet Communication settings |
| .js | JScript file |
| .jse | Jscript Encoded Script file |
| .lnk | Shortcut |
| .mda | Microsoft Access add-in program |
| .mdb | Microsoft Access program |
| .mde | Microsoft Access MDE database |
| .mdz | Microsoft Access wizard program |
| .msc | Microsoft Common Console Document |
| .msi | Microsoft Windows Installer package |
| .msp | Windows Installer patch |
| .mst | Visual Test source files |
| .pcd | Photo CD image or Microsoft Visual Test compiled script |
| .pif | Shortcut to MS-DOS program |
| .reg | Registration entries |
| .scr | Screen saver |
| .sct | Windows Script Component |
| .shs | Shell Scrap Object |
| .url | Internet shortcut |
| .vb | VBScript file |
| .vbe | VBScript Encoded Script file |
| .vbs | VBScript file |
| .wsc | Windows Script Component |
| .wsf | Windows Script file |
| .wsh | Windows Script Host Settings file |
and always download attachments mailed by known senders
if you are using any email client softwares like outlook, thunder bird etc
configure your anti virus for your email clients software and update your email software frequently .
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