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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.
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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/yonrvc • 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.
“USA Wrenches” by flattop341 Computer Maintenance “Maintenance Michelle”
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 • 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
Contact: https://helpdesk.libraries.psu.edu https://wikispaces.psu.edu/display/training Questions? Penn State University Libraries Tech Update