Malware prevention

Last updated: 2 years ago
Malware can be the result of phishing or spam campaigns. Malicious software, or "malware", refers to a variety of software designed to harm your computer. This can include disrupting your computer's normal operations (making it run slower or causing abrupt pop-ups), or stealing your personal information. Viruses are a type of malware that aim to spread from computer to computer with the intention of exploiting or deleting your computer's data.
We recommend investing in antivirus software, which helps protect your online information in an unsecure Internet environment. Antivirus software is designed to detect potential online threats and prevent them from infecting your computer. By protecting your computer, you're also protecting other people's computers since malware often spreads through email.
The following are steps we take to protect you from malware:
  • We scan uploaded files for malware and viruses. If we identify an infected file or image, we prevent the download from occurring and keep it from infecting your computer.
  • We include your full first and last name, as well as your current professional headline, in the footer of all our messages to help you identify legitimate LinkedIn communications. Discard any messages claiming to be from LinkedIn but don't have our security footer.
  • Our messages will never ask you to download software or provide sensitive information such as a password or a Social Security Number.
Here are some steps you can take to protect your computer:
  • Be careful when opening and replying to email messages. Malware spreads most commonly via email attachments. If you receive an email with an attachment (especially if you don't know the sender), don't open it.
  • Choose effective antivirus software and keep it up to date. The updates to your antivirus software are important because they aim to keep up with ever-evolving viruses attempting to infiltrate your online information.
  • Make sure you're using the most current version of your Internet browser and that you're updating it when prompted.