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Always show extension for known file types!

A recent study showed that over 60% of virus or worm infections are caused by the users negligence when opening files received as attachment to an email, by some instant messaging client or a download software. It's a very old method that still works! A virus renames itself as "picture.jpg.exe", use a picture icon and some unsuspected user is fooled!

Tutorial tags: show, extension, file type

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