Safety

Paying attention to your computer's safety, does not only protect your own data, but also helps to increase the safety of the whole network. Furthermore you reduce the risk of being blocked.

What can you do for keeping your computer safe?

• Keep your operating system up to date.
• Install a firewall.
• Install anti-virus software and keep it up to date.
• Do not use the Internet Explorer

Where do I get a firewall and anti-virus software?

• Here you can get the free firewall "ZoneAlarm"
• Here you can get the anti-virus software "Sophos" (for students free)

What do I have to do, in case I am blocked due to a safety problem?

If your computer is infected by a virus or a worm, you have to fix it and report the incident to your local network administrator. The blocking will then be cancelled. If the virus or the worm is not completely eliminated you will be blocked again immediately.