Computer Security & Advice

Listed below are a series of links to computer security articles and general computer advice.

Unfortunately, computer malware, such as the notorious CryptoLocker, is increasing in both volume and sophistication. To see the unpleasant statistics, visit AV Test.

It is essential to be aware of these threats and to take appropriate countermeasures.

Please read the articles below and avoid becoming a victim of cybercrooks.

There is also additional information under Computing Links.

**WARNING-Norton & McAfee automatic renewals

http://cardiganu3a.org.uk/warning-automatic-renewals-norton-mcafee/

SECURITY SOFTWARE (What do I need?)
Security Software

ANTI-MALWARE
Malwarebytes Free
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/

Malwarebytes Premium
https://www.malwarebytes.org/premium/

SuperAntiSpyware Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/

ANTIVIRUS
Avast Free
http://www.avast.com/index

BACKUPS
Backup your Computer NOW!

http://cardiganu3a.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Backed-up-or-Messed-up.pdf

GENERAL SECURITY ADVICE
Shadow Explorer for W7 etc
http://cardiganu3a.org.uk/shadow-explorer-for-w7-etc/

LINUX

Linux -a great alternative to Windows

Review by a New Linux User

ONLINE SAFETY

An excellent source of free online security advice.
Get Safe Online

Understanding Hackers, Phishers & Cybercriminals
http://www.howtogeek.com/75584/online-safety-understanding-hackers-phishers-and-cybercriminals/

Fake Bank Email-An Example
http://cardiganu3a.org.uk/fake-bank-email/

PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER & YOURSELF

Protect your Computer

Protect yourself

RANSOMWARE
Computers held to ransom!
http://cardiganu3a.org.uk/computers-held-to-ransom/

CryptoLocker-Part 2
http://cardiganu3a.org.uk/cryptolocker-part-2/

STRONG PASSWORDS
Strong Passwords

WEBCAM SAFETY

Did you know that you can be spied on (including being recorded) via your own webcam?

This can be done without activating the indicator light, so you are totally unaware that you are being watched.

One type of spyware becoming increasingly common is known as a RAT (Remote Access *Trojan), which criminals can use to access your computer or mobile device to take control of it to obtain your private information or spy on you. This is known as ratting.

(*Trojan: A non-self-replicating type of malware program containing malicious code that, when executed, carries out actions determined by the nature of the Trojan, typically causing loss or theft of data, and possible system harm).

The following link on how to avoid webcam ratting should be studied closely.

https://www.getsafeonline.org/protecting-yourself/avoiding-ratting/