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Big 3 for Protecting your Computer
There are three most important elements to protecting your computer:
1.
Install and keep up-to-date your antivirus software
2.
Turn on regular software updates
3.
Turn on your firewall
If you are a
Windows user
, you can
view Microsoft’s guide for computer protection
.
If you are a
Mac user
you can
view Apple’s guide for computer protection
.
Protecting Your Computer
Big 3 for Protecting your Computer
Microsoft's Guide for Computer Protection
Apple's Guide for Computer Protection
Suspicious E-mail
Turn on Automatic Updates
Antivirus Software
Turn on Firewall
Virtual Private Network
Password Security
Creating a Strong Password
Viruses on Flash Drives and Other Portable Devices
Security Services
Robert Bell Building, room 237
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
Hours:
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Phone:
765-285-1549