“How to Protect Yourself” Computer Viruses “How to Protect Yourself” Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is offered as suggested best practices. There is no guarantee that this information will work in all computer environments nor in all circumstances. As with any computer recovery procedure there is an inherent risk of data loss. Any liability for use or misuse of the application of these practices is solely the users’ responsibility.

Agenda Malware Threat Landscape Sources of Malware Infections Preventing Malware Infections Removing Malware Helpful Links Major Focus is going be on things you can do to Prevent

Malware Definition Short for Malicious Software Viruses, Worms, Trojans, and Spyware Mal is Spanish for Bad . . . Think Badware

Malware Threat Landscape One Million New Threats Daily - CNN 30,000 New Websites Hacked Every Day Mobile Phone Attacks Escalating https Secure May Not Be Secure Law Enforcement is Stressed

Sources of Malware Infections Email Attachments (PDF, Zip, Word, EXE, etc.) Email Links – Phising Attacks Website Drive Bye’s USB Sticks and USB Drives Remote Access Trojan (RAT)

Phising Attacks General Phising Attacks - Lure Anyone Spear Phising Attacks – Targeted Social Engineering – Collect Data About You Send You Email From Someone Trust Phone You About an Urgent Event

Spear Phising Attack Attachment

Hacked Website – Drive Bye Click Here for 50% Off Coupon

Ransom Ware – Bit Coins

Scam/Fake Ware

Preventing Malware Tasks Apply Software Updates ASAP Install Anti-Virus How to Check a Website or a File How to Check a Websites Reputation Scan a File with Your Anti-Virus Software Change DNS Servers – Family Protect Backup Up Your Computer Research Website Using Negative Words Family Protect is OpenDNS free Service

Preventing Malware Infections Apply Software Updates Automatically Use Strong Passwords – https://www.grc.com/haystack.htm Install a Good Anti-Virus Product Turn-on Smart Filter to Check Websites Check http://phishtank.com Listings Smart filter is Located in Privacy Tab of IE Rea time Scanning Microsoft Security Essentials Win 7

Check a Saved Attachment or File Go to virustotal.com

Checking a Websites Reputation Check Website Reputation

Create 2nd Admin User Account Create Additional User Administrator Account Give it any User Name (Tulip) and Password https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdjGbZvY1dg

Changing Your DNS Domain Name Servers

Changing Your DNS (Domain Name Servers )

Changing Your DNS Click on Change adapter settings

Change DNS Server 2. Left click on Properties 1. Right click on Ethernet or Wireless Connection 2. Left click on Properties

Changing DNS Servers 1. Right Click on Internet Protocol 4 (TCP/IPv4) to highlight it. 2. Left click on Properties box

Family Protect DNS Servers Change DNS Servers Family Protect DNS Servers Click on Radio Button “Use the following DNS server addresses” Enter the Preferred DNS server 208.67.220.123 Enter the Alternate DNS server 208.67.222.123 Click OK

Backing Up Your Computer 1. Plug in USB Hard Drive 3. Click Backup and Restore 2. Click Start Button 4. Click Control Panel

Backing Up Your Computer

Mobile Phones VirusTotal.com Website Checker Android – Lookout Anti-Virus IPhone -Trend Micro/McAfee Security Backup Smart Phone – ICloud/Lookout Sync with Desktop

Virus Recovery Steps Using System Restore Full Anti-Virus Scan Safe Mode Restore System from Backup Drive Hiring a Virus Removal Service Rebuild Your Computer

Virus Recovery Steps 1. Use System Restore Restart your System in Safe Mode Log into 2nd Admin User Account (Tulip) You Tube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PelCQxOj6tE Log into Regular Account When Complete

Virus Recovery Steps 2. Restore Not Working? Restart Computer In Safe Mode (handout) Open Your Anti-Virus Product Do a Full Virus Scan in Safe Mode Delete or Quarantine File(s) Restart Your System Follow Instructions of you’re a/V Program

Virus Recover Steps 3. Virus Scan Not Working? Re-image from Your USB Backup Drive Restore Your PC Using System Image Overwrites Every All Data on Your PC See Handout for Instructions

4. Backup System Image Restore Not Working? Virus Recover Steps 4. Backup System Image Restore Not Working? Hire Virus Remote Removal Service Take Computer to Local Shop Rebuild Computer – You Lose All Data Data Recovery Experts Expensive

https://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/mmpc/default.aspx

Key Points Review Don’t Click it – Mouse Over It Save Attachments – Scan for Virus Check Website or File – Virus Total Check Websites Reputation/Phishtank Not Expecting an Email – Use Caution Keep All Software Up to Date – Critical Use Real-Time Anti-Virus/Firewall Protection

Friendly Persuaders Persuaded 25 coworkers to give him their Top Secret Passwords

FBI’s Top 10 Cyber Criminals

Helpful Links http://www.virsustotal.com Scan Website or Saved File URL Address Description http://www.virsustotal.com Scan Website or Saved File http://www.brightcloud.com/to ols/url-ip-lookup.php Check Web Reputation https://www.grc.com/haystack.htm Check Your Password Strength http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/back-up-files#1TC=windows-7 How to backup Your Computer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PelCQxOj6tE https://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/mmpc/default.aspx System Restore Win 7 video Microsoft Security Protection https://www.phishtank.com Check 3 million phishing sites

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