Tag: antivirus
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
This year’s theme is Our Shared Responsibility. MSU Information Technology (IT) Security encourages the community to get involved and do their part to make our Internet, MSUnet, safer and more secure for everyone.
- Read information posted on MSU’s technology security site at tech.msu.edu/secureIT/
- Check the STOP-THINK-CONNECT Web site for additional information at staysafeonline.org/
Tips on preventing CryptoWall malware from infecting your computer
MSU Information Security is warning computer users about a damaging new form of malware called CryptoWall, which has hit MSU’s campus.
How CryptoWall worksInfections can take place in a variety of ways, but the two most common are malicious links and email attachments.
When infected with CryptoWall, all useful files are irrevocably encrypted unless the victim decides to pay a ransom to receive their files back. Read Full Article →
MSU SecureIT celebrates National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Michigan State University has an ongoing safe computing campaign called SecureIT to help educate the MSU community on safe computing practices.
Tips to staying safe 1. Make sure your personal firewall is turned on.Learn more about how to configure Windows and MacOS X firewalls. Read Full Article →
