{"id":2571,"date":"2010-10-08T10:32:46","date_gmt":"2010-10-08T16:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mulibraries.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/?p=2571"},"modified":"2010-10-08T10:32:46","modified_gmt":"2010-10-08T16:32:46","slug":"tech-tip-computer-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.missouri.edu\/newsnotes\/2010\/10\/08\/tech-tip-computer-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Tip: Computer Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

To prevent the installation of malware on your computer, consider following these precautions:<\/p>\n

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  1. Never open an attachment in a forwarded message unless you are positive you know what the attachment is. Never assume it is okay because you know the person. They could unknowingly be forwarding infected malware.<\/li>\n
  2. Never click inside of a pop up when on the internet. Always close out of it by pressing the \u201cX\u201d in the corner or cancel or close.<\/li>\n
  3. If your computer sends you a message that it has been infected by malware and you need to download a random program to get rid of it, always opt out.\u00a0 This could be a sign that you are already infected. By downloading an obscure program, you could only make it worse. Note: Some malware can look very professional and legitimate. Always use caution with anti-virus programs.<\/li>\n
  4. Avoid downloading games, or other free software packages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    To prevent the installation of malware on your computer, consider following these precautions: Never open an attachment in a forwarded message unless you are positive you know what the attachment is. Never assume it is okay because you know the…<\/span><\/p>\n

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