"Free Remote Security Check for Personal PCs" Ministry of Science and ICT, NaePCDolbomi Service

[Asia Economy Reporter Seolgina Jo] The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 10th that it will officially launch the 'My PC Caregiver' service, which provides free remote security checks for personal PCs. This is part of the government's digital New Deal initiative to establish a cyber safety net.

The Ministry of Science and ICT judged that despite the increasing importance of security management, there are few users actively practicing information security, which acts as an obstacle to the activation of non-face-to-face services. Therefore, it included this remote PC security check service in the supplementary budget project and conducted business operator selection and pilot testing in August.

'My PC Caregiver' offers one-on-one (1:1) customized security consulting and various security check services provided by 63 security experts.

The main inspection items include ▲ security updates for PC operating systems (currently only Windows supported) and software ▲ guidance on antivirus installation and treatment methods ▲ checking for hacking programs and taking action ▲ removal of unused Active-X ▲ guidance on safe password setting methods ▲ removal of malware (viruses) undetected by antivirus software ▲ inspection and action on vulnerabilities of information and communication devices (IoT devices) used by the general public at home connected to the internet.

Issues unrelated to security, such as hardware or software malfunctions or errors related to internet or printers, are excluded from the service.

Anyone using the internet can apply, and the service is available not only on weekdays (8 AM to 10 PM) but also on Saturdays and public holidays (9 AM to 6 PM). To apply for the service, visit the Boho Nara website (www.boho.or.kr) and select the desired date and time.

Heo Seong-wook, Director of Information Security Network Policy at the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated, “This will greatly contribute to creating a safe non-face-to-face service environment by providing universal security services to all citizens.”

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