To: All Hackensack Staff
From:
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Robert DiAmbrosio
Information Systems Coordinator
HACKENSACK SCHOOL DISTRICT
email Robert DiAmbrosio
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Good Practices for Computer Users ( At work and at home )

Below are some good practices to prevent your computer from
virus infection:Turn off automatic opening of email
attachments, never open attachments from unknown sources or
attachments you are not expecting. Delete the email
immediately if you suspect even the slightest probability of
an infection. Always scan diskettes, CD's and any other
removable media before using them. Always scan files
downloaded from the Internet before using them Do not
install any unapproved software on your computer. Ensure
that your virus pattern files are updated. ( DATS) Ensure
that your computer is patched with the latest security
updates. Scan your computer on a regular basis Never
download software files from the web sites of suppliers that
aren't known and trusted by you, such as new applications,
games, screen saver, pictures, etc. Hoax virus warnings
frequently circulate by email. Don't pass virus warnings on,
as it wastes everybody's time and makes people worry
needlessly. Software suppliers' web sites often offer the
latest news about hoaxes and virus alerts about new threats.
Symantec's Virus Encyclopaedia is one example
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html
Adults ( all staff ) should keep a watch on their computers,
looking out for signs that a virus acquired by a family
member or student has affected its files. Signs could
include things like Word documents being scrambled, or
emails from friends complaining that you have emailed them a
corrupted message. Talk to young people about their Internet
use, and suggest that they are wary of viruses and think
twice before opening attachments and downloading files.

Anti-virus software packages are worth considering
seriously, as it makes good sense to protect yourself by
installing this software and keeping it up to date. Purchase
usually includes free online updates of the software
reference files for a year, but there will be charges for
updates in subsequent years. If a virus then does get
afpiv^xed on your PC, there is a very good chance that the
software will stop it and clean it away before your machine
is messed up. Symantec and McAfee are two companies offering
virus protection products of this type.
http://www.symantec.com
http://www.mcafee.com We can
provide you with a legal copy of our enterprise anti virus
software if you stop by my office ( installation of the
software requires some special instructions ) Bob DiAmbrosio

It is always good to perform regular backup of your data.
That is the most convenient and secure way to recover your
files should there be a virus attack.
BACKUP....BACKUP....BACKUP !!!!!

*** Please post in your classroom and pass it on to your
colleagues......Thank You