But when a virus is distributed via email everyone is particularly vulnerable.
Email viruses can spread and attack quickly.
When a virus is brand new then preventive virus protecting software tools aren t programmed to know what to look for to quarantine the virus. In these situations, it is up to the user to help protect their computer and their work against these malicious viruses. Users need to be very cautious about opening questionable email attachments. First write back to the sender and ask what they have sent you in the attachment. Even when messages are received from known and trusted users, it is possible that it can contain a virus-infected file sent unknowingly or innocently by the originator.