Malware protection
Your computer can be harmed by more than just people who have access to it. Malicious software, or malware, can allow your data to be accessed or your computer to be misused. Please keep the following tips in mind to protect yourself:
Work with restricted rights
If you have administrativ rights on your computer, work only with restricted rights to keep your computer from being infected by harmful software.
Use a firewall
Rely on a firewall. It can protect you against malware or hacker attacks.
- Both Mac OS X and Windows have an integrated firewall enabled by default. Deactivate it only if you utilize another firewall product.
- Diverse firewall products are also available for Linux, of course. You can find installation instructions for nearly any version.
Install antivirus software
Install antivirus software on your computer. LRZ offers the Sophos antivirus software at no cost to TUM students and employees. Additional information is available at: www.lrz.de/services/security/antivirus/.
Keep software up-to-date
Every operating system can be configured to automatically install important updates. While many software packages also have this feature, others have to be updated manually.
Beware of suspicious emails and unknown USB sticks
To prevent someone from invading your computer, never open suspicious emails or attachments.
Never plug in a USB stick unless you are sure of where it came from. USB sticks can also contain malware. For more information on this topic, read the article "The wolf in USB clothing."