The ADCI is encouraging industry stakeholders to closely examine the actual address of all incoming emails. Trojan horse and ransomware viruses can come under the guise of a client, regulator, association, or personal contact.

These viruses can spread throughout an office and company, literally shutting down operations for undetermined periods of time.

Check with your IT service provider for detailed guidance on best preventive practices to minimize virus, spyware, and malware exposure.

Ten ways to help mitigate exposure:

1.  Install quality antivirus

2.  Install real-time anti-spyware protection
3.  Keep anti-malware applications current
4.  Perform daily scans
5.  Disable auto run
6.  Disable image preview in Outlook
7.  Don't click on email links or attachments
8.  Surf smart
9.  Use a hardware based firewall
10. Deploy DNS protection