Computer Security
To protect your computer you need to understand how to
configure and maintain your computer properly
- Firewall - hardware or software that makes your computer secure by
blocking outside, unauthorized access.
- Antivirus and anti-spyware software -- software that detects and removes
viruses and/or spyware
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Check your computer's security (Semantic Security check)
- Spyware -- what
is it and how do you get it?
- How
spyware works
- UPDATE your computer -- update your operating system and your
antivirus/spyware software FREQUENTLY (and perform weekly scans)!!
You also need to know how the various things you do on a computer affect its
security.
- Installing Software
- Commercial - bought from stores or "trial" downloads
- Shareware - Copyrighted, but allowed to try before you buy (shareware.com)
- Freeware - Copyrighted, but distributed freely (freeware.com)
- Public domain -- Not copyrighted, free
- Open Source -- Free, general public license. Anyone can program the
software.
- Downloading sources:
- What are the risks associated with downloading software?
- P2P - or "peer-to-peer"
is a type of network where each computer is equal and has the same
capabilities. This is different from a client-server network set-up, where some computers
are designated to serve the other computers. P2P networks may be easier to set
up and operate, but under heavy use, they are not usually as effective.
How does Peer-to-peer networking work? What are the risks?
- Spam --
What is Spam? Unsolicited email that is frequently sent out in bulk
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Wireless Security