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Virus Information Sources and LLE Computer Security Advice
We collect information from a variety of sources in order to protect the LLE user community from virus or other forms of computer attack.
Some of the sources we use are:
- CERT - Computer Emergency Response Team at Carnege Mellon
- InfraGard - Guarding the Nation's infrastructure
- CIAC - Computer Incident Advisory Capability (for DOE Sites)
- SANS - System Administration, Networking, and Security Institute
- FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigations
- SARC - Symantec AntiVirus Research Center
We also rely on our users to let us know about unusual or somehow questionable content they receive via the Internet.
There is no foolproof protection as yet and there probably never will be so common sense is your best protection. If you don't recognize the name of the person that sent you the e-mail and it contains any kind of attachment, DON'T OPEN IT!
Be very stingy with the information you provide on the web and if you shop on the web, avoid unsecured pages at all costs (use the phone instead) and check your credit card statements carefully. Notify your bank if anything looks suspicious. They can investigate and let you know exactly who charged your account. Notifying them also protects you from liability!
For help with computer security concerns, contact Computer Support.
