Information Technology
Information Security Management
Virus Information
You can protect against computer viruses by maintaining up-to-date virus protection software on your computer. Information Technology recommends Trend Micro for Windows computers and Virus Barrier for Macintoshes.
Top Ways to Prevent a Virus from Infecting Your Computer
- Maintain up-to-date virus protection software on your computer.
- Do not open an e-mail attachment unless you are expecting it or have checked with the sender.
- Remove all open shares from your computer system.
- Visit only legitimate business Web sites. And do not click on links in unsolicited e-mail messages.
- Use strong passwords wherever possible.
- Do not read third party e-mail on your Pepperdine work computer.
- Keep your computer's operating system and office products up-to-date.
Virus Information Links
- Virus and Hoax Definitions
- Symantec (Norton) Virus Database
- Trend Virus Database
- Virus Myths & Hoaxes
- Hoaxbusters
- Internet Fraud Tips
- Internet ScamBusters
- Urban Legends
Frequently Asked Questions about Virus Protection
Get more help from the IT Help Desk at 1-310-506-HELP (4357).
