Re: Spyware Security Awareness

["Steele, John E." <moonowl () BF UMICH EDU>]

It also suggests closing windows by clicking the "red X" which can be
reprogrammed to install software -- best to use alt+F4 to close windows
-- all in all, I like the video. Thanks for the link.

John E. Steele

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It's a good page, but one item may need adjustment:

It says "Choose 'no' when asked unexpected questions".  But "no" is not
always the right answer.

Some spyware installers are now asking the question in the negative, as
in "Do you wish installation to stop for Mega Super Search and Keystroke
Logging Enhancer?"

A well-meaning user might just fall for that trick.  They need to read
the dialog, and choose the null outcome, not always "no."


Lois Lehman wrote:
> Lee Anne, this looks like something useful for any general computer
> user:
>
> http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST04-016.html
>
>
> Lois Lehman
> Arizona State University
> College of Liberal Arts & Sciences IT
> Computing Manager
> Information Assurance Coordinator
> 480-965-3139
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Hart, Lee Anne
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 7:31 AM
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> Subject: [SECURITY] Spyware Security Awareness
>
> Hello,
>
> I was wondering if anyone has any security awareness materials on 
> spyware they wouldn't mind sharing?  I've been working on developing 
> some materials for our user community and will gladly share them when 
> completed. Thanks,
>
> Lee Anne
>
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