Computer Viruses and Worms
We all know the damage that computer viruses can do. Run good virus scanning software upon starting up your machine. Keep it updated. Use it to scan all floppy disks and e-mail attachments before you open or run them. Periodically scan your hard drive(s).
The Office of Information Technology has arranged for McAfee anti-virus/anti-spyware software for home computer use to be offered to students at no charge and to staff & faculty at very low cost. It is available now through the Software Licensing website at www.software.utah.edu. You can download the software, or you can order the software on a cd and pick it up at the OSL office in Research Park. Just search for either McAfee or VirusScan.
You can also find links to other free anti-spyware and firewall software downloads form home computer use on the Security Essentials area of the OSL website.
What to do if You've Been Hacked or Infected
Staff or Faculty: Disconnect your computer from the network, but do not unplug your machine. Contact your department computer administrator as soon as possible.
Students connected to the Campus Network : Disconnect your computer from the network, but do not unplug your machine. Contact the Campus Help Desk at 1-4000, option 1, asap.
