Windows Vista Security Windows Vista Security CenterCenter

Chapter 5(WV): Protecting Your Computer

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Malicious SoftwareMalicious Software

Malware◦Viruses: Programs attached to a file usually by e-mail

◦Worm: Not attached necessarily, spread and run by itself

◦Hackers use spyware to gather your computer’s information

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Security features in Vista Security features in Vista

Security Center: Under Control Panel

Windows DefenderUser Account ControlBack up and restore

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Security FeaturesSecurity FeaturesWindows Firewall

◦Monitored and restricted communication with Internet

Windows Update◦Checks latest Windows Update on

Microsoft Web SiteMalware Protection

◦Antivirus softwareOther Security Settings

◦Setting like user account

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WINDOWS WINDOWS FIREWALLFIREWALL

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AUTOMATIC UPDATESAUTOMATIC UPDATES

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SECURITY SECURITY CENTERCENTER

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Windows DefenderWindows DefenderVista Feature

◦Prevents spyware from installing◦Provides access to Microsoft SpyNet

community◦ Control panel- Windows Security Center Windows

Defender

◦Scanned items Quarantined items

Setting Windows Defender options

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E-mail viruses with Windows E-mail viruses with Windows MailMailSpam or junk mailWindows mail security options

◦Digital IDs◦Encrypt contents

Junk e-mail options◦Low◦High

Safe Senders tabBlocked Senders

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PhishingPhishingAttempt to deceive you in revealing

personal or financial informationChose Phishing tab

◦Set the optionsPhishing filters:

◦Phishing filter icons on web sites◦Internet Explorer can help detect the

fraudulent sites◦Internet Explorer Tools Phishing

filter

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Blocking MalwareBlocking MalwareHackers use scripts and

ActiveX controlsDigital signature files can be

detected by Vista

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IE SECURITY IE SECURITY

•Internet Explorer Security Zone•Pop up blocker

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Add-Ons On IEAdd-Ons On IE

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Privacy SettingsPrivacy SettingsCookie: Small file recording your

information like what e-mail address you use, your web site preference

Block the “cookies”Clear browsing history

◦IEToolsDelete browsing historyUser also can change advanced

settings on Internet Explorer

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Setting up user accountsSetting up user accounts

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Securing and Sharing Securing and Sharing FoldersFoldersExercise: Page WIN 255

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