1	Viruses!* *Let’s practice safe computing!
2	Why do I need anti-virus software? Hackers are like taggers – They want to leave their mark! The LAUSD fire wall does not keep out viruses – if it did, you would not be able to read your e-mail or download files from the Internet! It is easier to prevent a virus or worm from getting into your computer than it is to fix it afterwards!
3	Viruses, worms and other nasty things! What is a Virus? A piece of programming code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and runs against your wishes All computer viruses are man-made A simple virus can copy itself over and over and use up all available computer memory and bring your system to a halt More dangerous viruses are capable of transmitting themselves across networks and by-passing security systems
4	Viruses, worms and other nasty things! What is a Worm? A program that replicates itself over a computer network and usually performs malicious actions, such as… using up the computer's resources and possibly shutting the system down. causing programs to mal-function disabling your system security devices and copying your passwords copying all the names in your email address book and sending out malicious code or spam to them all giving the appearance that the message was sent from YOU!
5	How computer viruses spread: Transferring files from one computer to another via Email attachments Portable storage devices (floppy disks, zip disks, CDs, pen drives) Downloading files from the Internet Through computers on a common network
6	Protect Your Computer!
7	How to protect your computer: Install Norton Antivirus software, and keep your virus patterns updated. The District provides Norton Antivirus free of charge to all LAUSD personnel. Do not open e-mail attachments unless they are from a reliable source – i.e. someone you know is sending you a document file or photos. DO NOT OPEN email attachments that have .exe extensions even if you know who sent it! When in doubt, delete the file – it can always be resent.
8	How to protect your computer: Schedule “Live Update” to get the latest virus patterns at least once a week. Scan all portable storage devices for viruses (floppies, Zip disks, CDs and pen drives) BEFORE opening any files on them. Schedule regular virus scans of your entire computer.
9	How to schedule Automatic Live Update
10	How to schedule Automatic Live Update Click on “File” on the menu bar and select “Schedule Updates”
11	How to schedule Automatic Live Update When the dialog box appears, Place a check in the box to enable automatic updates. Then click on Schedule.
12	How to schedule Automatic Live Update Select “Daily” – Select a time and click “OK”
13	How to update your virus patterns Manually:
14	How to Configure Norton Antivirus and keep your computer protected: Click on the + sign before “Configure”
15	How to Configure Norton Antivirus and keep your computer protected: Click on the “File System Real Time Protection” then check “Enable real-time protection” and “All Types”
16	How to Configure Norton Antivirus and keep your computer protected: Select “Microsoft Exchange Real-Time Protection” – Check “Enable” – “All Types”
17	How to Configure Norton Antivirus and keep your computer protected: Check “Display message on Infected Computer”
18	If your computer gets a virus… Immediately disconnect it from the network. Run Live Update to get the latest virus patterns. Scan your computer with Norton Antivirus. Norton will either… Repair the file by removing the virus Delete the file. Place the file in quarantine
19	A Healthy Computer is a Happy Computer!
20	Made for your protection by Carolyn O Burleson