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🎓 Purpose

Malicious software, including viruses, worms, trojans, and malware, can corrupt or compromise your data, steal credentials and passwords, and impact the performance of your computer systems.

👥 Audience

🔖 Contents

Initial considerations

SentinelOne Project

• SentinelOne is a cross-platform, next-generation anti-virus solution available to various units across the University.

  • https://isea.utoronto.ca/services/endpoint-protection-program/sentinelone-project/

• Please contact your local IT group to determine if you are eligible for a SentinelOne end-point protection license.

  • https://uoft-infosec-cf.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISH/pages/4948958/Additional+help#%F0%9F%96%A5%EF%B8%8F-Information-Technology-(IT)

\uD83D\uDCD8 What can I do?

Install antivirus and antimalware software (end-point protection).

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Ensure that your antivirus and antimalware software is up to date.

Windows

• Microsoft Defender (included with Windows).

  • Install and/or enable Microsoft Defender.

    • https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/topic/installing-microsoft-defender-ba7d17d7-464b-444d-bb47-990b7278369d

  • Ensure that “real-time protection” is enabled.

    • https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/stay-protected-with-windows-security-2ae0363d-0ada-c064-8b56-6a39afb6a963

  • Contact your local IT group for additional assistance.

    • https://uoft-infosec-cf.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISH/pages/4948958/Additional+help#%F0%9F%96%A5%EF%B8%8F-Information-Technology-(IT)

MacOS

• XProtect (included with MacOS).

  • Pre-installed, enabled, and updated by default.

    • https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/security/sec469d47bd8/web

  • Contact your local IT group for additional assistance.

    • https://uoft-infosec-cf.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISH/pages/4948958/Additional+help#%F0%9F%96%A5%EF%B8%8F-Information-Technology-(IT)

Linux

• Various options.

  • Contact your local IT group for additional assistance.

    • https://uoft-infosec-cf.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISH/pages/4948958/Additional+help#%F0%9F%96%A5%EF%B8%8F-Information-Technology-(IT)

  • Common solution(s) include:

    • https://www.clamav.net/

Android, iOS

• For mobile devices, it is particularly important to:

  • Install an effective ad-blocker.

    • Block malicious or invasive ads and webpage content

  • Keep your mobile operating system up to date.

    • https://uoft-infosec-cf.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISH/pages/4948504/Setup+or+configure+my+self-managed+devices+securely#%F0%9F%96%A5%EF%B8%8F-Use-supported-version-of-operating-systems-and-configure-automatic-updates.

  • Do not jailbreak or root devices. Do you use pirated software or side-load software from outside of the Google Play or Apple Store.

    • https://uoft-infosec-cf.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISH/pages/4948504/Setup+or+configure+my+self-managed+devices+securely#%F0%9F%8F%B4%E2%80%8D%E2%98%A0%EF%B8%8F-Avoid-removing-software-restrictions-imposed-by-the-manufacturer-on-your-device-or-use-untrusted-software.

  • Be careful when granting permissions to mobile apps.