The rule of thumb for hacker tactics is that they will prey on your weaknesses. For the email user tempted by a naked photograph, Nakedwifes, in the subject line may be alluring, when in fact it is a virus which is waiting to wreck havoc on your machine. Not only that, but it will then send itself to all the email contacts listed in your email book. So your friends will see an email from you, and not suspecting foul play, will open it to get the same results.

With hundreds of new viruses the avenues by which hackers try to gain entry into your system are getting more creative. They will always assume you are not smart enough to be suspicious of an attachment. One piece of advice is that if you were to get a file named Nakedwifes from your 76 year old Aunt Edna, you might want to give her a call before opening the letter.

Basic common sense when viewing emails will prevent 99% of viruses transmitted by email. Proper blocking tools and careful review can go a long way in protecting your system. Smiley Face PC will be there for you to deal with the occasional one that slips by.