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Virus Information

We hope to provide here some basic information about virus protection, links to other virus information, and up to date virus news or bulletins relating to the UW Eau Claire network and email system.
 

Current Virus Information
Virus information from Computer Associates
The [Computer Associates] Virus Information Center serves as a rich, up-to-the-minute resource, containing detailed information on viruses, worms, Trojans, and hoaxes, as well as valuable documentation on the implementation of comprehensive antivirus protection.
Visit the Computer Associates website.

Virus information from Mcafee

Mcafee.com offers a virus news letter, a virus information library, a glossary, and a hoax library, as well as several other information resources and services.
Visit the Mcafee.com website.

Virus information from Symantec
Symantec, the makers of the Norton Antivirus products used at UW Eau Claire, offers lists and severity ratings of recent and "popular" computer viruses, and a comprehensive library of virus explanations and instructions for removal of viruses.
Visit the Symantec Security Response website.



Another great way to locate antivirus information, resources and software is to use a simple Google search. We have set this link to do a Google search for "antivirus software."
Search for "antivirus software"

Try this one for "free antivirus software"
Search for "free antivirus software"

Virus Advice and Explanations

Virus information from Mcafee
Mcafee.com and ten excellent tips on avioding virus trouble in their article "Virus Detection and Prevention Tips."
Read the article.

Virus information from Mcafee

Trend Micro has a "Virus Primer" that is a good background article on viruses, what they are and how they work.
Read the article.

Virus information from Symantec
Symantec has one of the most comprehensive virus resource websites, including this section regarding virus hoaxes and myths. (See also the "Hoaxes" link in the Trend Micro side panel HERE.)
Visit the Symantec website.

The licence governing the use of the Norton Antivirus software at UW Eau Claire has a provision for allowing active university employees and students to install Norton Antivirus on one home computer. You can obtain the software by checking out an install CD from the LTS Help Desk, Old Library room 1106. We encourage you to take advantage of this service, there is no direct fee involved to you or your department. If users of the UW Eau Claire network actively use and update their antivirus software regularly it will greatly reduce the impact viruses have when they do try to invade our network.
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