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Make sure you are running up to date antivirus (AV) software whether on a PC or Mac (yes, definitely Macs too). Being up to date includes the AV software itself and the signatures. Also, be sure to schedule a periodic scan of your computer (scheduled to run at least once a week). There are several companies that provide free antivirus software. These are just a few:
This information about antivirus updates applies primarily to personally-owned, non-ITS-managed computers. |
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Make sure that your PC or Mac has the latest operating system patches installed.
While you're updating things, please remember to update all the browsers you use. If you're running Microsoft Office and/or Adobe, please also make sure that the latest patches have been applied. This information about operating system and software updates applies primarily to personally-owned, non-ITS-managed computers. |
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Be extra vigilant for fake emails or scams related to COVID-19. Miscreants will leverage the current state of concern and uncertainty to increase their pool of victims. This includes phishing emails, emails with malicious attachments (e.g. invoices, resumes, etc.), sales of fraudulent or counterfeit goods, and propagating misinformation. Be particularly alert for fake emails from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and offers of bogus COVID-19 treatment (e.g. fake COVID-19 vaccine websites). There are even malicious websites with interactive COVID-19 maps being used to spread malware. Common sense is often the best protection!! Think before you click!https://www.cisecurity.org/insights/newsletter/top-4-covid-19-scams-to-watch-out-for
https://cipher.com/blog/do-not-fall-for-coronavirus-phishing/
As always, if you're unsure about the authenticity or security of an email, please forward it to: phishing@swarthmore.edu
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If you have Smart Speakers, Smart TVs, thermostats, etc. on your home network, please take a look at this document for additional recommendations to keep yourself safe: NCSAM_InternetofThings_2020.pdf
Additional Guidance
For more information about how to securely work online remotely there are the following guides from the SANS Institute (a security training organization we use at the college):
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