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1. Use Windows Update (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) to regularly download security updates and patches for Windows and Internet Explorer.
   • If you have Windows XP or Windows 2000 SP4, use the Automatic Client Update feature to download and install the updates automatically.
2. Use anti-virus software and keep it up-to-date.
   • Enable the real-time protection feature of your anti-virus software.
3. Make sure every account on your computer has a password.
   • Accounts with no passwords make your computer an easy target and it may become compromised.
   • Use passwords such as "sU74%6a8!".
   • Passwords should be a minimum of 8 characters in length.
   • Change your password regularly.
      
4. Backup your important data regularly to external media such as a USB drive, CD or DVD. You can also back up files to your ASC home directory.
5. Use anti-spyware tools when your computer seems slow. ASC recommended tools include:
   • Spybot Search & Destroy
   • Malwarebytes
   • CCleaner
      
6. Do not open email attachments that you are not expecting, even if it comes from someone you know.
   • If the attachment is from someone you know, confirm with the sender that he/she intended to send the attachment.
      
7. Do not click on pop-up ads.
   • Internet Explorer and Firefox both have integrated pop-up blockers, be sure to use them.
8. Use the Firefox browser for surfing.
   • Internet Explorer has many security vulnerabilities and has been know to allow installation of unauthorized programs. We recommend Firefox from mozilla.com.
      
9. Do not download and install software, screensavers, etc from web sites with which you are not familiar - if it's free, it's probably Spyware.

10. Power down or unplug your system when not in use.

• Use of your Internet connection for the following unlawful and/or unethical activities are done at your own risk and may not be in compliance with the acceptable use policy:
  • Abusive behavior toward others via email, irc, or any other electronic means.
  • Unauthorized transmittal of copyrighted materials.
  • Unauthorized use or access of remote computing resources at ASC or elsewhere on the Internet.
  • Concealing or changing your computer's IP address.
  • Concealing or misrepresenting your name or affiliation in network communications.
  • Preventing someone else from using the services on their own machine (e.g. Denial of Service attacks).
  • Unauthorized use of someone else's computer.
  • Capturing network traffic not destined for your machine (i.e. sniffing).
  • Extending the network in any way (e.g. adding a wireless network hub).
  • Excessive use of network bandwidth.