Brown Bag goes cyber, knocking out spyware
A Brown Bag Lunch on computer safety will be held noon Wednesday, Nov. 1.
The seminar will cover the ways to keep computers safe from spyware.
Spyware is a broad category of software designed to intercept or take partial control of a computer’s operation without the informed consent of that machine’s owner or legitimate user, according to Wikipedia.
Brett Weber, Computer Science professor and cyber security program coordinator, said students should be cautious about their Internet habits.
“Be careful what you download,” Weber said. “The websites can carry various spyware programs.”
Weber said spyware is often bundled with free downloads.
He said there are various computer programs that can remove unwanted spyware.
Spybot and Adaware are two programs that get rid of spyware and adware, he said. Both of these programs are free to the public.
The Brown Bag Lunch will cover more safety tips on spyware.
Weber or Computer Science Professor, Albert Heitkamper will speak at the luncheon.
There also will be a giveaway for a fingerprint scanner. It scans your finger for security, and eliminates the need for several passwords Weber said.
For more information on cyber security, contact Weber at 405-682-1611, ext. 7166, or Heit- kamper at 405-682-1611, ext. 7494.
