4. A malicious set of code meant to harm you and
your computer
Types of Viruses
• Basic Virus
• E-mail viruses
• Spyware
• Trojan Horses
• Worms
What is a Virus?
5. Viruses can…
• Record your keyboard strokes
• Break/Damage your computer
• Hold your files hostage
• Use your processing power
• Steal/copy your files
• Steal other important information such as
passwords, credit card numbers, etc.
What Can a Virus Do?
7. Free Antivirus
• Defender (built into windows 8 and up)
• Avast
• AVG
• Panda Security
Paid Antivirus
• Kaspersky
• BitDefender Plus
• Norton
• McAfee
Antivirus Software (Windows)
8. Free Antivirus
• Defender (built
into windows 8
and up)
• Avast
• AVG
• Panda Security
Paid Antivirus
• Kaspersky
• BitDefender Plus
• Norton
• McAfee
Antivirus Software (Windows)
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9. Secondary Defense
• Malwarebytes
• Spybot
• Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
Fire Wall
• Window Firewall
• Kaspersky/Norton firewall
• ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
• Comodo Firewall(free)
• Tiny Wall (in addition to Windows firewall free)
Antivirus Software (Windows)
10. Secondary Defense
• Malwarebytes
• Spybot
• Microsoft Malicious
Software Removal Tool
Fire Wall
• Window Firewall
• Kaspersky/Norton firewall
• ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
• Comodo Firewall(free)
• Tiny Wall (in addition to
Windows firewall free)
Antivirus Software (Windows)
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11. Show how to configure Windows Firewall
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Antivirus Software (Windows)
13. Safest Browsers
1. Google Chrome
2. Fire Fox
3. Windows Edge/Safari (Mac only)
4. Opera
Browser Extensions for Privacy
• Ghostery
• Adblocker Plus
• ScriptSafe/NoScript
• Disconnect
Web Browsers
14. Complete Privacy
• Purchase a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Encrypts your internet Data
Private web browsing, downloading, and uploading
Can not be tracked
VPNs
• NordVPN
• Hotspot Shield Elite
• Spotflux Premium VPN
• Express VPN
Typical cost $5-$15 per month
Web Browsers
16. Create a Strong Password
• Use a minimum of 8 characters
• Use a long string of words
• Add numbers, symbols (IE: !@#$), upper and
lowercase letters
Examples
• Thi$wou!dbeGood
• Dogs&cAtsrocK!
• 2Fast2cAtch!?
Passwords
17. Best Password Practices
• Never use the same password for multiple
accounts
• Write down passwords do not save them on
your computer
• For highest security never let your browser save
your password
Passwords
19. Safe Internet Use
Question before proceeding
• Is this a well know site?
• Have I used this site safely before?
• Does this site make me feel uncomfortable?
• Is this site asking for things I don’t want to share?
• Do I have a reason to trust this site?
20. Safe Internet Use
Use Safe Practices
• Only download from the companies website
• Do not click on popups
• Do not give private information unless you are
making a purchase from a trusted site.
Use Paypal for the most secure transactions
Use http://www.scamadviser.com/ to check online
retailers
22. Safe Internet Use
Email
• Only open mail from known email addresses
• If your friend’s email sounds strange they were likely
hacked
• Only download or click on links from trusted emails
• Use a complicated Password to protect your email
• If an email asks for personal information delete it
• If an email seems sketchy google the text to see if it
is a scam.
23. Safe Internet Use
Email
Get emails alerts
and check on
latest
Scams
• https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts
26. Upgrading a current computer
• Avoid using unsupported Operating system
(example: Windows XP)
• When possible upgrade to the newest operating
system available for your device
• Always update your operating system, apps, and
programs. This will keep your computer as secure as
possible.
• Set your computer to automatically update to keep
up to date easily.
Upgrading/Updating
29. Physical Back up
• Backup up important files to an external Hard drive
or large Flash drive often (manually)
• Windows backup and restore
• Android/iOS backup
• Periodically create restore points (Windows)
Paid backup
• Nova Backup
• Acronis Backup
• Genie Backup
Backup
30. Physical Back up
• Backup up important files
to an external Hard drive
or large Flash drive often
(manually)
• Windows backup and
restore
• Android/iOS backup
• Periodically create restore
points (Windows)
Paid backup
• Nova Backup
• Acronis Backup
• Genie Backup
Backup
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Cloud vs physical
Programs vs manually
Company vs do it
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source: for list of virus types http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus.htm
Based off of security tests and reviews http://www.browserscope.org/
http://tiptopsecurity.com/safest-web-browser-chrome-firefox-ie-opera-safari-comparison-chart/
Example
There are several options for those who want a physical backup of their files.
Option one is to purchase a devices—such as an external hard drive or flash drive—and save the files to the device. Pros are that users include only a one-time cost; cons are that if your home computer gets fried, there’s a good likelihood your device may get fried as well.
Option two is to pay for a backup service—such as Nova, Acronis, or Genie—to save your files for you. Pros are that you don’t have to worry about equipment; cons are that it may involve a monthly subscription cost.
Example
There are several options for those who want a physical backup of their files.
Option one is to purchase a devices—such as an external hard drive or flash drive—and save the files to the device. Pros are that users include only a one-time cost; cons are that if your home computer gets fried, there’s a good likelihood your device may get fried as well.
Option two is to pay for a backup service—such as Nova, Acronis, or Genie—to save your files for you. Pros are that you don’t have to worry about equipment; cons are that it may involve a monthly subscription cost.
