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My Computer may have a virus.
How do I check?
The schools` computers are all protected by
Sophos Anti-Virus Software. If a virus is found it is automatically
reported to the network staff and action is taken to remove or
isolate the potential threat.
Sophos
- anti-virus and anti-spam for business
If you think you have a problem on
your home computer there are several ways to protect yourself:
(You should consider all of
them)
Viruses Definition
of a virus
1/ Update your virus software with the latest virus definition
files. (Remember your protection is
only as good as the latest files)
You should really set your software to scan every file that is
opened to be fully protected rather than to rely on a timed system
scan. Repair is better than delete as key system files may be
infected. Prevention is always better than cure as your operating
system may need to be reinstalled if a virus damages vital files.
AntiVir
Personal Edition (free) ***
2/ Use an online virus checking program, this will automatically
have the latest virus definition files and is a good one-off check
if you think you have a problem. (It should not replace your computers
own virus checker)
Trend
Micro - Free online virus Scan - Scan Now ***
BitDefender
AntiVirus - Free Protection **
Kaspersky
Lab - antivirus protection - free online virus scanner
Panda
ActiveScan - Free online scanner
http://www.pandasoftware.com/
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://www.bitdefender.com/
http://support.f-secure.com/
http://security.symantec.com/
http://www.ravantivirus.com/
http://us.mcafee.com/
http://www.virus112.com/
http://support.f-secure.com/
Firewalls Definition
of a Firewall Protect against Trojans, spyware,
worms and other known & unknown threats.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 has a built in basic firewall
but there are many others that do a better job.
Sygate
Personal Firewall - (free) ***
Spyware
Definition
of Spyware Spyware and Adware, also called
"Malware", are files made by publishers that allow them
to snoop on your browsing activity, see what you purchase and
send you "pop-up" ads.
Lavasoft
Ad-Aware 60 (Free for personal use) ***
Email Spam Definition
of Email Spam
Many email providers now have anti-spam tools built in.(ie Hotmail
and MSN)
Never reply to spam email, either block or delete it.
Email
Remover Free Spam Filter - stop spam email,block spam
Mailwasher
Anti Spam Software The Reliable Spam Blocker