Protecting against viruses, spyware, and other "malware"

Computer "viruses," "malware," and "spyware" are all malicious forms of software that can damage your system and data files, and also compromise the security and confidentiality of your computer work. See our Secure Computing glossary page if your see a term that you are unfamiliar with.

This pages linked below provide information about malicious programs and contain guidelines for protecting your computer against viruses, worms, and other security and privacy threats.

Resources for protecting your home and campus computers

• Symantec Antivirus for all of your computers (Free for all your computers at home and work))
• Guarding against spyware
• Malware programs & websites

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Related online resources

• OnlineOnguard.gov
• OnlineOnguard.gov - Spyware
• OnlineOnguard.gov - Minimizing malware