SOFTWARE SECURITY
Mantra: Always do the updates.
o Ensure that all PCs and Macs are using the latest updates.
o Ensure that Androids and Apple mobile devices are up2date.
o Ensure that all apps are updated (and not spying on you).
o Ensure that routers, printers, and IOTs are updated.
ANTIVIRUS
The traditional idea of antivirus is being replaced with a
more effective approach to keeping your devices safe. The
basic idea is to keep your devices patched (up2date) and use
the security built into the operating systems.
Apple and Microsoft continue to secure our computers with
read-only containers, full disk encryption, sandboxing,
limiting software access to sensitive data, etc.
For Microsoft Windows Users
1. Do all the updates on Patch Tuesday (2nd Tuesday of month)
2. Turn on Microsoft Defender
3. Download, Install, and run Malwarebytes once a week to
mitigate malware we get tricked into downloading.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/
Multiple layers of malware-crushing tech, including virus
protection. Thorough malware and spyware removal.
Specialized ransomware protection.
Microsoft Technical Security Notifications
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/msrc/technical-security-notifications
Microsoft Defender Antivirus (Comprehensive Security)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/comprehensive-security
For Apple (Mac) Users
1. Do all the updates
2. Download, Install, and run Malwarebytes once a week to
mitigate malware we get tricked into downloading.
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac-download/
Proven Malwarebytes technology crushes the growing threat
of Mac malware. Finally, cybersecurity smart enough for
the Mac.
Apple Security - Built right in.
https://www.apple.com/macos/security/
Apple security updates
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222
CleanMyMac X (not free, but excellent)
https://macpaw.com
Patrick Wardle -- Objective-see Security Tools (free)
https://objective-see.com
Mobile Devices
1. Antivirus serves no purpose on Apple mobile devices as it
is impossible to download and install Apps outside of the
Apple's App Store.
2. Android phones and tablets are "open" and susceptible to
users installing Malware. Android users should install
only from the Google's Play Store.
REVIEW
Phishing -- Do not respond to Phishing. Ignore. Delete.
Passwords -- Use a password manager.
Privacy -- Block Trackers, Do not give away information.
Connecting -- Use a secure internet connection and/or a VPN.
Backups -- Backup so that nothing can be lost.
LAN -- Take responsibility for things on the internet.
Update -- Keep everything updated.
A DEFENSIVE COMPUTING CHECKLIST
https://defensivecomputingchecklist.com
NSA: BEST PRACTICES FOR SECURING YOUR HOME NETWORK
https://media.defense.gov/2023/Feb/22/2003165170/-1/-1/1/CSI_BEST_PRACTICES_FOR_SECURING_YOUR_HOME_NETWORK.PDF
LOCAL COMPUTER REPAIR
HomeTown Tech (Macs and Windows PCs)
http://hometowntech.com
Ames@HomeTownTech.com
305 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 233-8324
Ames Computer Repair (Windows PCs)
http://amespcrepair.com
tjk@netamumail.com
615 South 16th St, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 341-1593
iTech Gurus - Urbandale (All Apple Products)
https://itechgurus.com
8475 Hickman Rd., Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: (515) 897-0006
CW Smith Computer Services & Repair (Macs and Windows PCs)
cwpcmac@icloud.com
https://facebook.com/cwsmithpcmac
2620 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
Shop: (515) 897-7670
Mobile: (515) 577-1716
Contacting Microsoft
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/
Phone: (800) 642 7676
Contacting Apple
800-MY-APPLE (800-692-7753)
http://www.apple.com/contact/
https://www.apple.com/retail/jordancreek/
SECURITY NEWS
http://edu-observatory.org/media/Security/index.html
SURVEILLANCE SELF-DEFENSE
https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/your-security-plan
PERSONAL SAFETY USER GUIDE
https://help.apple.com/pdf/personal-safety/en_US/personal-safety-user-guide.pdf
sam.wormley@icloud.com