Dr. Keen
Cyber Defender & Diagnostics Lab Technician
Dr. Keen is in charge of Diagnostics and has the equipment and knowledge to fix most computer related problems.
Abandoned by her computer hacker parents when she was a child, Dr. Keen focuses on helping others overcome the attacks of cyber criminals just like her parents.
You can't direct the wind but you can adjust the sails
- Anonymous
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Interests:Inventing, watercolor, playing fetch with Scout
Scout
Cyber Defender & Dr. Keen's robot assistant
Scout is in charge of keeping the Cyber Defense Force's security measures up-to-date. His computer brain carries fixes to most security and computer problems that can be administered at any time.
Scout is always eager to help make Cyberspace a safe and fun place.
Memory chips
Interests:Fixing computers, making antidotes for malware, playing fetch
June 26 2008
Bigger Job than I Thought
I've been digging through all of the layers of security. It's a bigger job than I thought. I've been layering on security like an onion ever since I started working at Diagnostics.
Never have I had the need to do a complete overhaul like this, and I also need to set up a separate system to prevent outside attacks while our internal security is down. I need Officer Ward's assistance in order to manage the job.
posted by Dr. Keen
topic: Diagnostics Updates
June 24 2008
Scout Wants Vacation Too
Scout here. Beep! Commander Omni says all the students are away on summer vacation. I asked her about it. She says they’ve gone away to have fun.
Scout wants to go away and have fun. Dr. Keen won't let Scout go though. Beep. She says Scout is needed to help re-install security. Scout doesn’t want to work. Scout wants to be free.
posted by Scout
topic: Miscellaneous
June 23 2008
Cyber Defense Tip: Check your computer's security regularly
It’s important to make sure all of your computer’s protection software stays up-to-date in order to keep up with new Cyber Defense threats. You can set up your software to automatically download and install updates and security patches as they are released.
But even if you use these automatic updates, it is also a good idea to check your computer's security a few times a year, just like going for a check-up at the doctor’s office. Make sure your security software (anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, etc.) is turned on and up-to-date and that your security settings for your computer and Web browser are set to Medium or High. You can also perform a more thorough scan for any malware that regular scans might miss and clean up your hard drive at this time to keep your computer running smoothly.
You should also regularly check through what your spam filter is catching to make sure that it is all spam and not actually valid emails. Oftentimes spam filters need to be trained to identify spam correctly.
posted by Dr. Keen
topic: Cyber Defense Tips
June 19 2008
From Top to Bottom
With all the students gone, I’m clearing out security and rebuilding it from top to bottom. These last few months of almost constant Cyber Villain attacks have given our security systems a beating. I need to clear them out and re-install to ensure there are no more hidden surprises for us. Having the campus empty is the perfect time for a system wide overhaul. I certainly have my work cut out for me.
posted by Dr. Keen
topic: Diagnostics Updates
June 9 2008
Cyber Defense Threat: Misleading Applications
Misleading applications are a type of malware that mimics anti-virus or anti-spyware software. They can install themselves when you are browsing the Internet. Or, they can trick you into installing them by imitating valid software. They often try to look like a typical system alert message and can be very convincing.
Once installed, misleading applications send you alerts that your computer has unwanted programs installed on it or security risks. These are usually fake or nonexistent. The misleading application will promise to remove or fix the problem if you just purchase and install their "required" software.
Misleading applications are a scam to get people to pay for their fake, ineffective software. They often have convincing Web sites with reviews and product details, just like a valid software Web site would have.
posted by Scout
topic: Cyber Defense Threat
June 2 2008
Cyber Defense Threat: Exploitation of Adobe Flash Vulnerability
We have recently become aware of a security hole in the Adobe Flash Player 9. Computers running the older version of Flash Player 9 are vulnerable to attack when you visit an infiltrated or maliciously crafted website containing a Flash application.
Currently we are not aware of any compromises to the Academy site, but it does contains a number of Flash applications including the Cyberpedia, Tip of the Day, and the games on the Fun Stuff page.
To protect your computer from any potential attacks or malicious Flash applications, we recommend that you upgrade your Flash player 9 to the newest version (9.0.124.0)
immediately.
Remember to upgrade your Flash player for every browser you have on your computer too.
To find out what version you are using, visit About Adobe Flash Player. To download and install the latest version, visit Adobe Flash Player Download Center.