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Volume 42       Issue 10       Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California           September 29, 2000

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Security mistakes:the top 5 big ones


Sometimes people do not consider computer security when completing seemingly routine duties. Here is a list of some common security mistakes:

1) Opening unsolicited e-mail attachments without verifying its source and checking its content first

2) Failing to install security patches – especially for Microsoft Office and Netscape Explorer

3) Installing screensavers or other software from unknown sources

4) Not making and testing backups

5) Using a modem while connected through a local area network



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