Re: Securing Data on a Notebook
- From: "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:17:16 -0400
From: "allanc" <allan.for.g.groups@xxxxxxxxx>
| Thank you for your input.
| He is also concerned about someone else installing keylogger software.
| Do you have any suggestions in this regard?
|
Again, this is physical security as well as access to the internet.
One can get a kelogging trojan by surfing a malicious or hacked web site. One can also get
a kelogging trojan by someone with physical access. However, in this case we are not
talking about file access such as data theft. A kelogging trojan has to get installed
through the OS so not only would a person with nefarious intent need physical access but be
able to logon to the notebook.
Suggestions:
Don't allow others access to be able to logon.
Keep data files encrypted.
Keep the notebook by the side of the user and never left unattended.
If the notebook accesses the Internet, the user must...
Keep the notebook updated with all updates and patches for not only the OS but *all*
installed software and utilities.
Must practice Safe Hex.
Install anti virus and anti spyware software and keep it updated.
Make backups of all critical/sensitive data and keep the backup data stored separately from
the notebook in a secured place such as in a safe.
--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
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