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Secure your Computer System: Antivirus Software

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One of the largest risks to a network is a vulnerable or infected computer. An infected computer can spread its virus quickly to other computers on the network. For this reason, antivirus software is critical to practicing safe computing.

Wayne State University has a site license for Symantec AntiVirus software that allows every WSU student, faculty, and staff person to download it for free and install it on both University and home computers. Antivirus software helps prevent the risk of a computer getting infected with a virus.

To download Symantec AntiVirus software, go to the C&IT Software Clearinghouse free software page.
Antivirus software is only as effective as its latest virus definitions. You must keep the virus definitions list up to date in order to keep your computer safe against the constant attack of new viruses. See the C&IT instructions for updating the virus definitions on both Windows and Mac computers.