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Computer Security

This comprehensive guide offers crucial tips on preventing infections and maintaining computer security while navigating social media. Learn the importance of password protection, verifying links, and being cautious about downloads. Discover social media etiquette including privacy settings, the importance of asking before posting, and being mindful of personal information shared online. Regular computer maintenance, such as cleaning old files and keeping antivirus software updated, is also highlighted. Stay informed and secure in the digital world!

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Computer Security

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  1. Computer Security Shane Markley, DLT Nikki Massaro Kauffman, I-Tech Michelle Dzyak, I-Tech

  2. Overview Preventing Infection Social Media Etiquette & Privacy Computer Maintenance

  3. Preventing Infection “Doctor Shane”

  4. Preventing Infection • Avoid giving your passwords to third-party sites.

  5. Preventing Infection • Verify before clicking a link: • http://www.psu.edu/ • http://tinyurl.com/yonrvc • http://bit.ly/46BNs2

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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

  9. Social Media Etiquette & Privacy “Dear Nikki”

  10. Social Media Etiquette & Privacy • Don't sign up for spam.

  11. Social Media Etiquette & Privacy • Think carefully about sharing any part of a birthdate online.  • Online Greeting Cards • Calendars • Facebook

  12. Social Media Etiquette & Privacy • Ask before posting (especially concerning minors). • Pictures & stories • Places, dates & names • See http://www.commoncraft.com/protecting-reputations-video

  13. Social Media Etiquette & Privacy • Think carefully about revealing your location. • See Please Rob Me!

  14. 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.

  15. “USA Wrenches” by flattop341 Computer Maintenance “Maintenance Michelle”

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Computer Maintenance • Keep virus definitions updated. • Run regular virus scans.

  19. Phishing Awareness Events at UP • Phishing tips for protection from fraudulent e-mails and other types of computer scams. • Free Pepperidge Farm Goldfish snacks. Penn State University Libraries Tech Update

  20. Contact: https://helpdesk.libraries.psu.edu https://wikispaces.psu.edu/display/training Questions? Penn State University Libraries Tech Update

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