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Security Tip: Get Virus Protection

College-Owned Devices

All college-provided computers are equipped with advanced detection and response agents to prevent and mitigate potential cyber threats proactively. These tools help ensure your device remains secure from attacks, providing additional protection for college-owned systems. If you suspect an issue, please contact the Library and IT Desk for immediate assistance.

Built-in Virus Protection for Windows

Windows 10 & 11 have integrated security features to help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other harmful threats. Windows Defender Antivirus continuously runs in the background, scanning for potential issues and providing real-time protection.

How Windows Defender Works:

  • Real-time protection: Monitors and blocks threats as they arise.
  • Cloud-based protection: Identifies and helps block emerging threats.
  • Automatic updates: Regular updates to keep your protection current.

Free Malware Protection for Windows and Macs: Malwarebytes

We recommend Malwarebytes for enhanced protection against viruses, malware, ransomware, and other online threats. This tool is available for free on Windows and Mac devices.

Download Malwarebytes:

Malwarebytes offers a comprehensive scan of your system and recommends removing any threats it detects.

Important Security Tips:

1. Regularly Update Your System and Applications:

Keeping your operating system and applications up to date is one of the most critical steps in maintaining security. Many updates include necessary patches that address known vulnerabilities. If possible, set your system to update automatically.

2. Suspect Your Device is Infected?

If you think your device may have been compromised by malware or a virus, follow these steps to clean it up:

Step 1: Run a Full System Scan
Use your antivirus software (like Windows Defender or Malwarebytes) to scan your device thoroughly. This will identify and potentially remove harmful software.

Step 2: Follow Recommended Actions
If malware is detected, follow the software’s instructions to remove the threats. Quarantine or delete any suspicious files.

Step 3: Restart Your Device
After cleaning, restart your device to ensure any remaining malicious processes are stopped.

Step 4: Change Your Passwords
If you suspect a virus or malware has compromised your accounts, change your passwords to prevent unauthorized access.