{"id":107,"date":"2022-10-07T14:46:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T19:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/its\/?page_id=107"},"modified":"2022-10-07T14:46:51","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T19:46:51","slug":"antivirus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.muw.edu\/its\/security\/antivirus\/","title":{"rendered":"Antivirus Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Campus Recent Virus Alerts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the past few months we have observed a rash of extremely active and damaging viruses emerge on the Internet. They have spread rapidly and caused numerous problems across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is extremely <\/strong>important that all <\/strong>computers on campus, even those not connected to the Internet, have effective, up-to-date anti-virus software installed and running. And that the software be properly maintained and updated as new viruses appear. Computer users must be proactive in this area – once a computer is infected, it is usually too late to repair the damage caused by a virus. Damaged, deleted, or corrupted files are frequent results of a virus attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, important documents and files should be regularly archived via a backup system such as ZIP disks, recordable CD-ROMS, or other media. This will ensure that any data lost due to a virus can be restored<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please check back later for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virus Prevention Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Install Anti-Virus Software on your computer. Do not remove or turn off your software once it is installed.<\/li>
  2. Scan your computer for viruses once a day.<\/li>
  3. Scan all incoming emails and file transfers.<\/li>
  4. Scan all removable media (CDs, ZIP disks) when inserted.<\/li>
  5. Update your Anti-Virus software every day, especially Mondays before you download your email. Most can be set to automatically update their virus list.<\/li>
  6. Set your email client to not automatically launch and download your email when you log in. Also, set it to not download your email when it is first run – make sure you update your Anti-Virus software first.<\/li>
  7. Do not leave your computer and email client running if you are away from you computer for any length of time.<\/li>
  8. Do not open any email attachments, unless you are expecting one from that sender. Never open attachments from ‘friends’ if you are not expecting one – most viruses spread via email address books.<\/li>
  9. Set up a filter on your email client to remove any emails with attachment. >> more information<\/li>
  10. Do not share drives unless absolutely necessary. Make sure shared drives are regularly scanned for viruses.<\/li>
  11. If you suspect your computer is infected, remove it from the network immediately by disconnecting the network cable. Call the Computing Services at (662) 329-7282 for assistance.<\/li>
  12. Please note that allowing a computer system to become infected puts other University systems at risk.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Important Links:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Network Associates<\/strong>
    http:\/\/www.nai.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Symantec<\/strong>
    http:\/\/www.symantec.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    McAfee<\/strong>
    http:\/\/www.mcafee.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    F-Secure Virus Info<\/strong>
    http:\/\/www.F-Secure.com\/virus-info\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    CERT.org<\/strong>
    http:\/\/www.cert.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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