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What are some possible measures a company can take



All departments have the responsibilities to ensure the normal operation of their computer systems, including the adoption of appropriate measures to prevent their computer systems from being affected by viruses. The Information Technology Services Department (ITSD) provides technical support in this regard and provides from time to time information on computer viruses and preventive measures against virus attacks to be taken for government departments. Specific preventive measures include:

(i) To remind departments to install in their computer systems and computer network systems with anti-virus software.

(ii) To ask departments to regularly update the signature files of anti-virus software for the identification of newly found viruses.

(iii) To remind departmental staff not to use computer software of doubtful origin and unlicensed or pirated software. Newly installed computer program files should be scanned with anti-virus software to ensure that their computer systems are free from virus attacks.

(iv) To advise departmental staff not to put computer files into the computer network systems for public use unless they have been scanned by anti-virus software and confirmed that virus does not infect them.
Apart from raising the awareness of all government departments on computer viruses and enhancing their ability to prevent virus through the issue of circulars, organization of talks and seminars etc

The anti-virus measures formulated have been in place over the years. The company has all along promoted these measures among the staff of all departments and encouraged them to enforce the measures stringently. It will also monitor closely the latest development of computer viruses and keep the departments informed in the first instance. With a view to enhancing the knowledge of the community on computer viruses.

Computer users in small and medium enterprises can refer to the antivirus webpages for guidelines on the prevention of computer viruses. Besides, some anti-virus product providers offer trial versions of their anti-virus software on the Internet. Users can download them for trial use free of charge.