Virus protection for Windows

The virus protection for your office computer is also automated. Every time a new update is available for your computer, that update is downloaded to your office computer.

Virus protection for Apple Computers

Virus protection software is installed on your computer and you should ensure that your settings are set to get updates daily from the Mcafee web site.

Virus' and Worms are now almost a daily issue and virus protection is every person's responsibility. A virus, no matter what it's risk rating, can and will cause problems with your computer! Therefore, it is important to always scan files/data you receive BEFORE you open any file on it. DO NOT open any mail attachment without saving and scanning, regardless if you know the sender.

IF YOU DETECT A VIRUS, contact the Information Technology Services HelpDesk immediately at 737-1482.

Your Virus Protection is automatically managed by ITS on a daily basis. The latest protection will be installed on your computer every time an update comes out. There is nothing special you need to do.

Many viruses when they infect someone's computer, steal email addresses and then randomly take one of the stolen addresses and put it in the FROM: address and another of the stolen addresses is placed in the TO: field and the mail is sent. This looks like the email has come from a certain individual and it really hasn't. If you get an email message which says you sent something (that you didn't), to a person (you may or may not know) saying that it had a virus, just make sure your computer is up to date with virus protection and delete the message knowing that you did not send it.

The bottom line with viruses - they are out there to damage your computer and others. So, take precautions!

McAfee Threat Center

McAfee Virus Library

Symantec Virus Library

McAfee Hoax Library

Phishing Information/Warning