1. Update your Operating System:
     Updates are required, even on brand new computers! You are required to
     connect to a website to get the updates; they will never be sent to you.
 
       Win:  http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
       Mac: http://www.apple.com/support/security/

2. Do not open unexpected attachments:
     Viruses spread themselves through multiple methods; a very common, and
      successful, tactic is to send itself as an e-mail attachment.

3. Keep anti-virus signatures up to date:
     If you do not have a university approved anti-virus, the Symantec software
     is available to all members of the university community to download and 
     install for free. You can install it by using the following link:
 
              Download & Install  SCS (Login with Fordham e-mail Username & Password is Required)
              (Note: See Network Security page for information on approved Anti-Virus software.)

4. Be careful:    Do not open web links from unknown or unverified sources.

5. Back up your data:  For information check out the following links
 
  Win: www..microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/backup.mspx
  Mac: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106941

6. Use Strong Passwords:
    For help in selecting a strong password please visit the Microsoft security
    website:  http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/privacy/password.mspx