Do not get swept off your feet this Valentines

By SearchSecurityAsia Editors | Feb 1, 2010

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Symantec has issued a security warning alerting users against potential malware and spam attacks this coming Valentine's day. The security firm instructs users to:

• Be careful what you click on. Exercise caution when clicking on links from unknown senders.
• Remember never to respond to spam. A response will let the spammer know he has reached an active email address, and this just leads to even more spam. Likewise, clicking on links within a spam email that promises to remove you from the sender's mailing list will again reaffirm the email address is active for the spammer. Delete suspicious email without reading it.
• Get multiple email addresses for multiple purposes. Have one email address specifically for personal use, known only to family, friends and colleagues. Another email address could be used for mailing lists and newsletters, and still another for online inquires and orders.
• Watch where you post your email address. To avoid being caught by bots collecting email addresses, don’t post your full email address on any publicly accessible Web page.
• Deploy protection: Ensure you are using an up-to-date security solution that protects against spam and viruses whilst still allowing legitimate email through.  Use security software, such as Norton Internet Security 2010. Check out web safety services such as Norton Safe Web where a community of web users collaborate to report dangerous phishing and malware sites.

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