Template:Anti-Virus Info

Make sure you are running up to date antivirus (AV) software whether on a PC or Mac (yes, definitely Macs too). Being up to date includes the AV software itself and the signatures. Also, be sure to schedule a periodic scan of your computer (scheduled to run at least once a week).

There are several companies that provide free antivirus software. These are just a few:

• AVG: https://www.avg.com/en-us/free-antivirus-download
• Avast: https://www.avast.com/en-us/free-antivirus-download
• Bitdefender: https://www.bitdefender.com.au/solutions/free.html   (free for Windows)

This information about antivirus updates applies primarily to personally-owned, non-ITS-managed computers.