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1 Tools and Best Practices INTRODUCTION The greatest threat to our digital security is assuming that the following is true: Someone else is looking out for me. They have my best interests in mind. No one would do that, it s unethical. It won t happen to me. It doesn t matter if I have a virus because all I do is surf the internet. OBJECTIVES To gain a basic understanding of the following topics: Threat Types Threat Vectors (sources) Virus Protection The Unknown Malware Reporting Windows Updates BYOD recommended policies 1

2 MALWARE Viruses are self replicating and spread throughout your files. Trojans allow the enemy inside your computer by opening a backdoor. Worms propagate themselves thru your local area network to infect and control. Spyware is software that steals your information and sends it out of your computer. Downloaders invite all of their buddies into your computer. PUP Potentially unwanted program Threat Vectors Internet (web) Social Networking Scare Tactics Media Network - YOU SHOULD KEEP SOME THINGS PRIVATE Don t give out your address too quickly. Create a 2 nd Junk account for your junk correspondence that must have a valid address. Use a bogus account or fictitious information first. Don t check your personal at work. Don t check your work at home. 2

3 FREE IS NOT REALLY FREE What does Free mean? What is your privacy worth? What is access to your PC worth? Free versions are obviously something less than Paid For versions! Read the EULA. Most free products are not be free for Government or Commercial use. REAL-TIME ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION Never install more than one Real-Time Antivirus protection product You Network Your Computer The Internet STANDALONE PROTECTION Get a second opinion - Freestanding programs (not to be confused with free programs) are available that can provide you with a second opinion of your malware status. They do not normally have Real-time modules. If they do, they are designed to co-exist with existing antivirus products. Note: Some of these products can t legally be used for free on Government computers. Not even for a one time check. Malwarebytes Spybot Online scans at various vendors Clamwin antivirus (do not install resident) 3

4 SCHEDULED SCANS Scan Weekly or Monthly depending on surfing habits Schedule for a time when PC is turned on THE UNKNOWN Creation Distribution Infection Protected Discovery and Definitions Update Distribution SECURITY INCIDENT INDICATORS Signs that your computers security may have been compromised The PC crashes unexpectedly without clear reason New user accounts appear Unexplained poor performance Unusually high virus detection rate within the PC or office Browser redirects or browser crashes New files or folders with strange names appear Unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts Unexpected/Uncontrolled cursor or keyboard activity Inability to run protection programs like MWB or AVG 4

5 REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES Individual office personnel must report suspicious activity or they put the whole office at risk. It s everyone s responsibility to insure the security and integrity of office data. Government and Corporate offices are incorporating network monitoring systems to track data transfers and internet usage. WINDOWS UPDATES Windows updates provide security patches and performance fixes as well as bug fixes and Service Packs. Service packs (come from windows update) are MAJOR operating system upgrades and should only be done after backing up your data and when you have plenty of time for it to finish. Do not perform windows updates just prior to any major work project like payroll, year-end processes, or budget. Windows Updates Windows updates comes in 2 forms, Automatic and Manual (optional) and 2 flavors, Windows updates and Microsoft Updates. Most users will install automatic updates routinely because they get reminded by the balloon popup every time they log on or shutdown. Users should periodically perform a manual update by clicking on the windows update link. The first time there you should sign up for Microsoft Updates This will allow updates for other Microsoft products (Word, Excel, etc.) to be installed as well. After signing up for Microsoft updates, you should repeatedly come back to this link until it shows 0 (zero) critical updates available. Manual updating should be done every 6 months. 5

6 WINDOWS UPDATES VS. MICROSOFT UPDATES LGC RECOMMENDATIONS AND OFFERINGS Local Government Corporation recommends 2 forms of protection. An antivirus that provides Real Time protection and a malware removal tool. Your office may purchase AVG antivirus from LGC. After the initial sale, we can include the AVG product renewal costs in with your annual hardware support cost on contracted computers. For non-contracted computers we can provide renewals on demand at a cost. LGC also offers Malwarebytes Antimalware. It comes quoted automatically with any new PC and we can sell a copy to any existing user. MWB is a one time purchase per computer and is not transferrable. BYOD BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE NOTEBOOKS, TABLETS, AND SMART PHONES. Tablets and smart phones typically have minimal antivirus protection if any at all. The device Belongs to the user. Accessing it to check its security may not be possible. Security can be compromised by Apps that gain access with the users permission. May not get patches when a security flaw has been discovered. Portable equates to easily lost, damaged, or stolen. encryption may require a purchase of software (touchdown, PGP, etc.). Wi-Fi hotspots are notorious for being used to hack smartphones laptops and tablets. There may be no way to clean wipe a device if returning it for repair. Main drive/storage is normally non-removable. Your data WILL leave your office and go home with your employees. 6

7 THE CONSENSUS According to ESET's survey results, most BYOD devices are not well protected. Encryption of company data is occurring on only one-third of BYOD phones, tablets, and PCs. Auto-locking with password protection is enabled by less than half of all notebook users, less than one-third of smartphone users, and onetenth of all tablet users. Many would argue that if users are buying their own devices, there's no reason why they shouldn't be able to download any app they want. However, according to security software vendors such as Symantec and Kaspersky, incidents of mobile malware are skyrocketing, especially on Android OS. Users have been known to download fraudulent apps masquerading as legitimate ones, which are laden with malware. Trojans embedded into SMS messages are also an emerging threat. REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. True / False Installing more than one real-time antivirus at a time can break your computer. 2. Pick the correct statement a: Weekly/Monthly antivirus scan is recommended. b: You never need to scan your hard drive. c: Scanning annually is the only requirement. 3. The common threat types include: a: bogus, hoax, malware, Trojans, and spyware b. rogue, malware, virus, spystuff and uploaders c: malware, viruses, Trojans, spyware, and downloaders REVIEW QUESTIONS CONTINUED 4. Common places to acquire a malware include: a. subways, coffee shops, , and internet cafes. b. internet, social networking, scare tactics, , and media c. jail, prison, detention, my neighbors house, and the hospital 5. True / False. Unknown malware can t hurt your computer because your antivirus does not recognize it. 6. Who should report unusual computer behavior? 7

8 REVIEW QUESTIONS CONTINUED 7. Operating system updates comes in 2 forms and 2 flavors. What are they? a. Reverse, Forward, Chocolate, and Vanilla. b. Automatic, Manual, Windows updates, and Microsoft updates. c. Update, Uninstall, Windows updates, Microsoft updates. 8. BYOD means a. Bright Yellow Orange Ducks b. Bring Your Own Date c. Be Young Once Daily d. Bring Your Own Device 9. True / False BYOD policies vary office to office You should consult your supervisor. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION Thank You for Attending Threat Protection at Local Government Corporations Resource

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