Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:57:31 -0400 (EDT)
Message-ID: <253779215.66.1710827851812@confluence-prod.css.drew.lan>
Subject: Exported From Confluence
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: multipart/related;
boundary="----=_Part_65_426375468.1710827851810"
------=_Part_65_426375468.1710827851810
Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
Content-Location: file:///C:/exported.html
Malware and Viruses
Malware =3D spyware or a virus.
- Spyware: program that installs itsel=
f on your computer and gathers info about you (sometimes known as "tracking=
cookies")
- Virus: self-reproducing computer pro=
gram that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other programs or docu=
ments
Malware spreads across campus, comput=
er to computer on the network.
There's no one clear sign of a virus =
or malware, but there are some warning signs:
- Slow performance
- Windows folders opening on startup=
span>
- Unprompted popups - watch out for Ma=
lware disguised as a malware scanner!
- Questionable search engines where yo=
ur homepage used to be
- Warnings on your desktop about dange=
rous programs on your system
- Computer reboots unexpectedly=
- Strange icons on your desktop or sys=
tem tray
- New software on your computer that y=
ou didn't install
Please note: a slow computer or the "blue screen of death" does not alwa=
ys mean you have a virus! It could also be hardware problems.
Simple St=
eps to Avoid Viruses/Spyware
- When downloading trusted programs (like Java), keep an eye open for any=
checked boxes that may download "piggy back" programs during installation.=
- If you receive an email with very little text, like "Check this out!" o=
r "Look at these!" with a crazy link, this is likely a virus. DO NOT click =
it, just delete the email immediately.=20
- The same goes with social media - any posts with unusual pictures or ap=
plications you have to install are likely viruses that will spam people. So=
me common taglines for spam are "Find out who is following you on Facebook"=
or "Watch this video, it is awesome!" Stay aware.
- File sharing programs like BitTorrent and Pirate Bay install a huge amo=
unt of spyware and viruses. It's like opening the back door and inviting th=
ese malicious programs into your hard drive. Whatever you are downloading, =
it's not worth it. Avoid them! Not to mention, most file sharing is illegal=
.
- Attachments - if an email comes with an attachment you did not ask for =
or is not expected, delete the email. DO NOT open the attachment - delete t=
he email. Legitimate attachments can be resent.
- If a browser or instant messenger pops up and asks you to download or i=
nstall software, it is probably not a good idea to install it
- Make sure your data is always backed up in case of a virus: see Backing Up Your Data
Antivirus Software
Antivirus software programs are av=
ailable both for free and for a fee. Windows comes with Windows Defender al=
ready installed. Mac users can look into the free versions of products such=
as Malwarebytes or Sophos (which are also available to Windows users).
An antivirus software package is r=
equired on all computers accessing Drew services.
The trick to antivirus software is making sure you keep it up to date. C=
heck the Help pages for the program you use to make sure it is being kept u=
p to date with the latest protections.
Microsoft Defend=
er Antivirus
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is Micros=
oft's free antivirus software. This software is very effective at staying u=
pdated on the latest virus definitions and eliminating malicious threats. I=
t is important to note that this software is for PCs ONLY.
Reviewed June 7, 2023
------=_Part_65_426375468.1710827851810
Content-Type: application/octet-stream
Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64
Content-Location: file:///C:/2296e40ed4017f5b54bf9e1ac35631b6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=
------=_Part_65_426375468.1710827851810--