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Windows Vista Security Windows Vista Security CenterCenter
Chapter 5(WV): Protecting Your Computer
04/19/23 1Instructor: Shilpa Phanse
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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