Global Utilities

Anti-Virus

A virus is a computer program that can spread across computers and networks by making copies of itself, usually without the user's knowledge.

Viruses can have harmful effects, ranging from displaying irritating messages to stealing data or giving other users control over your computer. The most essential means of protecting your computer from viral infection is to install anti-virus software on your computer and keep it up-to-date.

Sophos Anti-Virus Software

La Trobe University is able to provide Sophos Anti-Virus free of charge to La Trobe University staff and students. Sophos Anti-Virus can be installed on both your work and personal computers.

PC Version - Windows XP & Vista

Note: the 64 bit version of Windows XP is not currently supported

Mac Version - Mac OS 10.2 and greater

Support information is available if you have any questions.

Additional information for IT support staff is also available.

Sophos Virus Information

Sophos have provided a booklet ("Viruses and spam: What you need to know" PDF 1.3MB) explaining what a virus is, what viruses can do, what you can do to protect your computer from viruses and how to avoid viruses.

Sophos also provides information about the latest virus alerts, top viruses from the previous month and the most troublesome virus hoaxes in the last 24 hours. This information is automatically updated by Sophos.


Content Approved by: ITS Client Services Manager
Page maintained by: ITS Desktop Support Group
Last Updated: 9 September, 2008

 

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