Resources & Services: Computing
Virus & Security
Here you will find virus and security information to help keep your computer stable and safe. You will find information on how to get and setup the University of Washington's virus software, what to do if you get a virus, how to use your computer securely, etc.
How to Keep Your System Clean & Secure
Simple Steps to keep your computer system secure and virus free. If your system is hacked your data be stolen and deleted
General Virus Information & Resources
- UW Virus Information Page
- Get Virus Software - download antivirus software for mac and pc's (go to the Utilities section).
- How to Secure Your Computer - Computers connected to the UW network (including those at CAUP) experience frequent daily hacking attempts. If you connect to the network and are not up-to-date on both patches and anti-virus software, you can expect to be infected and/or hacked. This can lead to your private data being stolen or destroyed. Don't wait to learn the hard way, check out these tips for protecting your computer.
- General Virus Information - general information on computer viruses.
- Virus Resources - find information pertaining to specific viruses.
- Virex & VirusScan Page - find information about this virus scanning software