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International introduction of malicious code or unauthorized code (e.g., viruses, worms, Trojan Horses code, email bombs, logic bombs, etc) into any network or computer is prohibited. Using Village resources to create or distribute malicious code to any network or computer is prohibited. Users must not participate in peer-to-peer networks or use file sharing programs involving computers outside the Villages internal network while connected to the Villages internal network. Examples of such networks and programs include but are not limited to Gnutella, KaZaa, iMesh, and Morpheus. Secure Use of Computers and Networks Users are assigned accounts and passwords for access to various IT resources, and users are presumed to be responsible for access made to systems using their assigned account and password. Users should not disclose their passwords to anyone. Users should not share accounts and passwords, or permit anyone to use their accounts. Users must create, maintain, change and protect their passwords in accordance with documented account and password procedures. Ifa user suspects his/her password has been compromised, he/she must immediately report the suspicion to a supervisor and must change his/her password. All computers including laptop computers, desktop workstations and servers, that are connected to the Village’s internal network by any method whether owned by the Village, employee or third party, must be continually executing approved malicious code scanning software. The software must be configured to update pattern files or virus signatures on a regular basis. Users must not attempt to circumvent this process. Users who suspect their workstation has been infected by a virus or other malicious code must immediately notify their supervisor. Users who receive warning via email of viruses or other malicious code should immediately notify supervisor. Users should not distribute such warnings to other users. Users must not open email attachments received from unknown senders and must use caution when opening unexpected email attachments from known senders. Users must use caution when using “Internet Chat” or “Instant Messaging” programs that allow : communication outside the Villages internal network. Such programs must only be used if necessary for normal business conduct and never for the exchange of confidential information. Users should be aware that such programs exchange messages in clear text, leaving conversation vulnerable to sniffing. Conversations can also be recorded and viewed by third parties. Users must not use the file exchange capability of such programs because Village deployed security controls can be bypassed this way. All installations of Village owned software on home machines must be performed in strict accordance with terms and conditions specified in the vendor’s license agreement. The Village Board must approve home installation of Village owned software on home computers, or access to the Village IT systems software from any off-site location or any computer system not owned by the Village of Gowanda. Users must uninstall Village owned software from home machines