1. Joseph J. Malone jomalone1934@verizon.net
Security for Seniors
Joseph J. Malone

2. Malware Viruses Worms Trojan Horse Rootkits Needs a host
Does not need a host
Trojan Horse
Botnets
Rootkits

3. A Virus in Action

4. Malware Countermeasures (I)
Antivirus programs:
Commercial: Symantec [Norton], McAff
Free: AVG, Microsoft’s Security Essentials, Windows Defender (with Windows 8)
Antivirus programs sponsored by your ISP
Firewalls
Service patches and updates

5. Malware Countermeasures (II)
Password protection
Setup different accounts
Administrative permission to make changes
Parental control software

6. Security Checklist Keep Windows up to date
Check start-up processes [msconfig]
Keep all security programs up to date
Back up regularly
Surf safely
Be wary of attachments
Don’t swallow the spam
Set up your IM and Facebook accounts properly
Keep an eye on the notification bar

7. Installing Microsoft’s Security Essentials
Address:
Download
Location:
Start button\Computer\C :\Users\ (name of computer)\Downloads\

8. Using Microsoft’s Antivirus Program to Scan a USB
Insert the USB into the Computer
Open the Computer folder
Right click on the USB
Select “Scan with Microsoft’s Security Essentials” from the drop-down menu
Click “Custom
Click “Scan now”
Check the box next to the name of the USB
Click OK

9. Backing up your Libraries
Insert a USB into the Computer
Right click on the Start button
Click “Open Windows Explorer”
Right click on any of the Libraries in the window, and select “Send To” from the drop-down menu
Select the USB
Repeat to back up the other Libraries

10. Backing up your Computer
Automatic Backups
You need a external hard drive
The System Restore Utility
You should create a manual restore point before adding new hardware or software
Creating a System Image
You also should create a system repair disk

11. Internet Dangers and Problems
Identity theft
Internet Scams [
Phishing
Charitable collections
Unexpected attachments
Hacking
Denial of Service Attacks
Spam [junk mail]

12. Cookies Small text files
Placed in the computer by the Web sites you visit
The Cookie folder is hidden. Use the following steps to unhide and see the Cookie folder:
Start menu\Control Panel\Folder Options\uncheck the box next to “Hide Protected Operating system files
Click Yes, Apply, and then OK
C:\Users\computer name\ AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies

13. Controlling Cookies Open Internet Explorer Click Tools on the Menu bar
Click Internet Options on the drop-down menu
Click the Privacy tab
Move the dial to the level that you are comfortable with
Click Apply, then OK