What can be done about viruses, spyware, and worms?
There are six basic things that we tell students to follow to keep their computers free of infection: • Download OS updates. • Do not open unexpected attachments. • Install Symantec® AntiVirus. • Use strong passwords. • Disable file and print sharing. • Use the computer’s firewall. More information is available at http://safecomputing.umn.edu.