October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Keep Your Computer And Your Identity Safe
Remember when it was the dog that ate your homework? Today your computer crashes" due to a virus. Always back up your data. Viruses aren't the only danger: click on the links below to learn more about protecting yourself from identity theft, spyware, hoax e-mails, thieves and intruders.
Know the signs of Safe Computing
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Secure Your Computer
- Guard against viruses, worms and trojan horses, malicious programs designed to change how your computer operates.
- Prevent unauthorized use of the computer
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Protect Personal Information, Your Identity and Your Data
- Be leary of e-mail scams that use phishing to steal your identity, passwords, or personal infomation.
- Prevent hackers from tracking information on your computer.
- Don't give out information to fraudsters who use social engineering to deceive people to divulge sensitive information.
- Be aware of hidden information in Microsoft Office documents and learn how to remove it.
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Make Smart Choices
- Avoid illegal file sharing and be aware of copyright restrictions
- Practice safe social networking
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- Read the Computer Security Tips suggested by the winner of the Marquette University Computer Security Competition.