Cybersecurity: Keeping Your Computers & Devices Safe Phillip Schneider

Cybersecurity: Keeping Your Computers & Devices Safe

Phillip Schneider

Information Services Librarian

Gail Borden Public Library District

Agenda

• What is a Virus
• Antivirus Software
• Web Browsers
• Passwords
• Safe Internet Use
• Upgrading/Updating
• Backup

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What is a Virus

What is a Virus?

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 Can a Virus Do?

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.

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Antivirus Software

Antivirus Software (Windows)

Free Antivirus

• Defender (built into windows 8 and up)
• Avast
• AVG
• Panda Security

Paid Antivirus

• Kaspersky
• BitDefender Plus
• Norton
• McAfee

Antivirus Software (Windows)

Free Antivirus

• Defender (built into windows 8 and up)
• Avast
• AVG
• Panda Security

Paid Antivirus

• Kaspersky
• BitDefender Plus
• Norton
• McAfee

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Antivirus Software (Windows)

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)

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)

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Antivirus Software (Windows)

Show how to configure Windows Firewall

Show how to configure Mac OSX firewall

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Web Browsers

Web Browsers

Safest Browsers

• Google Chrome
• Fire Fox
• Windows Edge/Safari (Mac only)
• Opera

Browser Extensions for Privacy

• Ghostery
• Adblocker Plus
• ScriptSafe/NoScript
• Disconnect

Web Browsers

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

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Passwords

Passwords

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

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