Practicing safe hex (Antivirus)

No, it doesn’t involve witches’ incantations (though some people see hexadecimal code as magic). It’s just a geeky way of saying that you need to use your computer safely and responsibly, even if you already have some defensive capabilities such as antivirus programs. As it happens, some safe-hex practices can also help you differentiate a Trojan horse from a legitimate message. Here’s a checklist of basic pointers: