CYBER HYGIENE

 

CYBER HYGIENE

INTERNET THREATS:

            There are a lot of dangers that pose clear threats to internet users and they seem to get more dangerous every day. There are various threats which cause damage to your computer, and even to networked computers.

 

Types of Internet Threats:

• Viruses.
• Network worms.
• Trojans.
• Spyware/Adware.
• Other Malware.
• Other Threats.

A virus is a program that replicates itself, usually by attaching itself to other files and program. A worm is a program that does not infect other programs but makes copies of itself. Trojan horse programs do not replicate nor make copies of themselves, by rely on other "Manual" method of distribution. Viruses are spread in a variety of ways.

SOME EXAMPLES:

• E-mail attachments.
• Instant Messages links and attachments.
• Compromised web services.
• Usenet News groups.
• Internets relay chat channels.
• Floppy diskettes.
• File downloads.

DETECTING THREATS:

• Show computer, system reboots.
• Mouse moves itself.
• Browse goes to unexpected websites.
• Slow internet access.
• Endless popup ads.
• New desktop tools bars.

PROTECTION OF COMPUTER FROM CYBER ATTACKS:

1. Keep your firewall turned on.
2. Keep all your software and your operating system up-to date.
3. Keep your antivirus software up to date.
4. Keep your Antispyware technology up to date Anti-Virus program.

ANTI-VIRUS: An antivirus program is designed to protect your computer from possible viruses infection. Most viruses are designed to operate in the background that the user will not notice. Virus protection program search for, detect, and attempt to remove these viruses. Anti-virus program must be kept up to date in order for them to provide adequate protection.

 

INSTALLING SYMANTEC ANTIVIRUS 8.1:

ü  Exit other programs, already exiting antivirus software's on your computer.

ü  Double click the "Symantec 8.1 - setup.exe" installer.

ü  The installation window, labeled "Symantec antivirus client setup" will open, click next to proceed.

ü  Read the license agreement and click on "I accept the terms of the license agreement" and click Next button.

ü  You will be given the option to install snap-ins for checking e-mail. "Do not check either of the snap-ins" click Next.

ü  You will be given an option to install either the Managed (or) unmanaged version of Symantec Anti-Virus, click "Unmanaged" then click next.

ü  Check on "Run live update" and click Next and click "Install" button.

ü  A window containing technology support information will appear click on Next.

ü  Click finish button and then "Reboot now".