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You have received an e-mail message from someone you know with an unexpected file attached to it. What should you do?

  1. Make sure the sender actually sent you the file, being cautious not to open the attached file until you can trace its source.

  2. Go to antivirus Web sites that monitor possible virus attacks to see if this file is known to be bad.

  3. Do not open it.

  4. Both 1 & 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

For unexpected attachments, safety protocols recommend verifying with the sender and checking antivirus resources before opening, making both actions 1 and 2 correct and prudent.

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