Security

• Code MaroonCampus emergency notification service.
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  • Setting up Code Maroon alerts via RSS
  • Setting Up Code Maroon Alerts Via Twitter
• Data RetentionElectronic discovery and data preservation.
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  • Electronic Discovery and Data Preservation FAQ
• EncryptionProtecting personal or confidential information.
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  • Encryption How-to's
  • Protecting Confidential Information
• File SharingRisks of file sharing, how to disable file sharing.
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  • About File Sharing
• FirewallsAbout campus, personal firewalls.
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  • Campus FirewallRestricts access to the campus from the Internet.
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    • Texas A&M Campus Firewall
    • Campus Firewall Port Openings
  • Personal Firewalls
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    • Configuring ZoneAlarm Firewall (Free Version)
    • Installing ZoneAlarm Firewall (Free Version)
    • Understanding Personal Firewalls
    • Windows XP Firewall
• ISAACInformation Security Awareness, Assessment, and Compliance System.
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  • ISAAC FAQ
• PhishingAvoiding phishing scams, how to report phishing.
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  • Preventing Identity Theft
  • URL Scanning
  • What Should I Do About Hoaxes and Scams?
  • What Should I Do If My Identity Is Stolen?
• Secure ConnectionsTools to provide secure connections.
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  • Using Secure Connections
• Security TipsInformation and tips on computer security.
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  • Securing Workstations
  • Surfing Safely on Public Wi-Fi
• Social Security Number ScanScanning tools for SSNs.
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  • Identity Finder for Mac OS X
  • Identity Finder Settings for Workstation Searches
  • Spider Social Security Number Scanning Software
• SpywareUsing common spyware removal software.
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  • Installing SUPERAntiSpyware
  • Spybot - Search & Destroy
  • Using Ad-aware SE Personal Windows
• VirusesAbout computer viruses, antivirus software.
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  • AVG Anti-Virus SoftwareVirus protection software option.
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    • Configuring AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
    • Installing AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
  • McAfee Antivirus SoftwareNo-charge virus protection software.
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    • Configuring and Using McAfee VirusScan on Windows Vista and Windows 7
    • Configuring and Using McAfee VirusScan on Windows XP
    • Installing McAfee Antivirus on Windows XP
    • Installing McAfee VirusScan for Windows Vista and Windows 7
    • Installing the McAfee A/V Patch for New Dell Computers
    • Uninstalling McAfee AntiVirus on Windows XP
    • Uninstalling McAfee VirusScan from Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • Virus FAQsFrequently asked questions about computer viruses.
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    • Virus - Frequently Asked Questions
    • What Should I Do If My Computer Is Infected?