Computer Security

Shane Markley, DLT

Nikki Massaro Kauffman, I-Tech

Michelle Dzyak, I-Tech

Overview

Preventing Infection Social Media Etiquette & Privacy Computer Maintenance

Preventing Infection“Doctor Shane”

Preventing Infection

Avoid giving your passwords to third-party sites.

Preventing Infection

Verify before clicking a link: http://www.psu.edu/ http://tinyurl.com/yonrv

c http://bit.ly/46BNs2

Preventing Infection

Check with sender before opening attachments. Files that may contain

executable instructions: (any MS Office document), ZIP, EXE, BAT, COM, MSI, SCR, VBS.

Preventing Infection

Know what you are downloading/installing. Don’t treat downloads

(even free ones) like impulse buys! Do your homework.

When in doubt, put in a HelpDesk ticket.

Preventing Infection

Use Task Manager (CRTL+ALT+DEL) to kill unsolicited pop-ups.

Social Media Etiquette & Privacy“Dear Nikki”

Social Media Etiquette & Privacy

Don't sign up for spam.

Social Media Etiquette & Privacy

Think carefully about sharing any part of a birthdate online.  Online Greeting Cards Calendars Facebook

Social Media Etiquette & Privacy

Ask before posting (especially concerning minors). Pictures & stories Places, dates & names

See http://www.commoncraft.com/protecting-reputations-video

Social Media Etiquette & Privacy

Think carefully about revealing your location.

See Please Rob Me!

Social Media Etiquette & Privacy

Remember that social networks share your information.

Terms of Service (TOS) can change. Check them often. Adjust privacy/security

settings accordingly.

Computer Maintenance“Maintenance Michelle”

“USA Wrenches” by flattop341

Computer Maintenance

Clean up old files so backups and scans run faster. Old email &

attachments. Old files. Nested My Documents

folders. Consider archiving to

CD.

Computer Maintenance

Periodically check your backup. # of BAK/BKF files? Date modified Size 1,000,000-

4,000,000KB Problems? Put in

HelpDesk ticket. Update backup when

password changes.

Computer Maintenance

Keep virus definitions updated.

Run regular virus scans.

Phishing Awareness Events at UP

Date Time Location

Thursday, April 15th

11AM - 2PM

HUB Robeson Center

Wednesday, April 21st

11AM - 2PM

Findlay Hall Commons

Phishing tips for protection from fraudulent e-mails and other types of computer scams.

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