Information Security

Keep your computers, mobile devices, and data safe, both at home and at Carleton.

Articles (7)

Malware

A general page for malware. Covers various types of malware: viruses, trojans, worms, adware, spyware, rootkits, BotNets, phishing, and ransomware. Also covers how a computer might become infected, and tips to avoid infection.

Phishing: What to do After Suspected Phishing

What to do if you suspect you have been compromised by a phishing attack.

Practicing Safe Email

Good general practices to use email safely and how to report phishing and identify suspicious emails.

ThreatDown (aka Malwarebytes): Installation and setup

Installing and using this anti-virus and anti-malware application on College-managed computers.