Computer TLC

Roses are red, violets are blue, internet links need TLC too!

WPI has enabled Safelinks in our email system. Links in messages to your WPI email address are scanned at the mail server before reaching your inbox to ensure they will not bring you to a malicious site.

In your personal email account or on websites, IT recommends hovering over links before you click. If an address is not legitimate or familiar - don't click! These legitimate links have more information about preventing malware and phishing:

With character limits, shortened web links have become common. Use a link extender to check the full path for short links.

Show your computer you care by keeping it healthy.

Don't insert random USBs in your computer; you don't know where they have been and whether they contain viruses.

It's important to keep your computer healthy with current system patches, anti-virus software, and a firewall. Organized crime develops new exploits even faster than you can eat a box of Valentine chocolates. Update system patches and anti-virus software on a weekly basis. Operating systems and anti-virus/anti-malware on WPI-owned ITS-managed computers are automatically updated, but if you have installed other software please ensure it is also updated. Windows Defender and Malwarebytes are options for personal devices.