Security
Information
Always maintain up-to-date security software on
your computers and other devices. Here are some suggestions for software to help protect you,
alphabetized by name:
AVG AntiVirus FREE -
https://free.avg.com/
Stop viruses, spyware, ransomware & other malware. Free version for personal and family use only;
paid version also available.
Mcafee - https://www.mcafee.com/
Variety of paid plans to protect against malware, virus, ransomware
and spyware. Secure VPN available.
Norton - https://www.norton.com/
Anti-Spyware, Antivirus, Malware, Ransomware Protection, and Firewall. Has a variety of paid plans available.
Phishing
Phishing is when someone tries to
gain access to sensitive data usually by sending out emails that pretend
to be from legitimate companies in which they ask you to fill out
information usually by going to a website that they link in their email.
Common phishing emails pretend to be from PayPay, Amazon, Ebay, banks, etc.
We have a "phishing"
example here.
Learn more about and report phishing:
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Microsoft Updates
Keep Windows and other Microsoft software running smoothly and securely with the latest updates.
Critical updates are the most important as they patch
known security vulnerabilities.
For more information, visit:
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