Controls of Malware

Any user can apply the following countermeasures to prevent malware infection:

• Use software that is downloaded only from reliable sources.
• When creating software of your own, test software in an isolated environment (e.g., on a virtual machine.)
• Open messages/attachments only when you know/trust their sender.
• Treat every website as potentially harmful, and don't browse websites that you are harmful.
• Create and maintain backups of your data.
• Update software/applications whenever a new security update is available.
• Use the services of at least one anti-virus software on your device, and regularly update the anti-virus software.

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