Re: Spyware Security Awareness

[Gary Dobbins <dobbins () ND EDU>]

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-----
> From: The EDUCAUSE Security Discussion Group Listserv
> [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Hart, Lee Anne
> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 7:31 AM
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> 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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