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There are a few free versions of anti-malware software available. There are many available from most computer stores, office supply stores, and the UCI Computer Store. Purchase commercial anti-malware software. PLEASE CONTACT IF YOU ARE USING OR NEED TO USE KASPERSKY LAB PRODUCTS.įaculty and staff can contact their local computing support for help in obtaining and installing the proper anti-malware software on UCI machines. SPECIAL NOTE: THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA HAS PLACED A MORATORIUM ON THE USE OF KASPERSKY LAB PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS WITH EMBEDDED KASPERSKY LAB SOFTWARE. Malware can allow an attacker to spy on what you are typing, webcam/microphone access, steal files saved there, and worst of all encrypt/destroy files on the system, or held hostage via ransomware. UCI scans incoming email for viruses, but that doesn’t protect you from other computers connected to the network or from infected files that can be downloaded. Note: It is not safe to install two antivirus programs on your computer at the same time.Anti-malware (also known as anti-virus or AV) software is a critical layer of defense against a wide variety of threats to your computer.Antivirus software can also be purchased from retail stores.

ClamXav (Mac, also available on the Mac App Store).

Microsoft Security Essentials (Windows PC, pre-loaded on Windows 8).

UWL does not provide antivirus software for students or non-campus.

Faculty and staff computers are configured to use Cisco AMP virus protection software.

Please note, no antivirus software is fool-proof, even with antivirus software it is still possible for your computer to become infected.

ITS recommends that all computers have an antivirus installed before using the campus network. These infections can install programs, steal information, slow down, and limit your access to the internet and other aspects of your computer. Without an antivirus software your computer can become severely infected. ITS encourages safe, virus free, computing.