Why Do I Need Anti-Virus Software?
Systems infected with viruses or worms pose a threat to other systems on the internet. Furthermore, infected systems jeopardize data and the ability to work or conduct business within and beyond UCLA. Failure to take decisive steps to limit a system’s ability to infect other systems exposes the School and the University to criticism, network isolation from key networks, and possible legal action.
When you connect your machine to the network, it is your responsibility to make sure that your machine is as secure as possible.
If a compromised system holds personal data (e.g. Social Security number, credit card information, medical and/or health information), you must follow the procedure in UCLA Policy 420 to avoid violating California State Law.
Campus Anti-Virus Software Information
BOL provides Sophos Anti-Virus for campus use for Windows and Mac. A UCLA logon ID and password are required for download: http://www.bol.ucla.edu/software/sophos/
Security Information
Please see SEASnet’s security information.
Useful Links
- Sysinternals Freeware/TCPView – Now “Windows Sysinternals TCPView v3.05”
- Sysinternals offers a free tool that allows you to see all TCP and UDP connections on your Windows machine. The tool is available from their website: Windows Sysinternals TCPView v3.05
- Sophos W32/Rbot Removal Tool
- Sophos offers a stand-alone utility to detect and remove the W32/Rbot-DT, W32/Rbot-EK, and W32/Rbot-ET worms. You can download the tool by going to: https://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/virus-removal-tool.aspx
- McAfee Virus Removal Tool
- McAfee offers a stand-alone utility to detect and remove specific viruses. You can download the tool by going to: http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/stinger.aspx
- Symantec Virus Removal Tools
- Symantec offers a variety of virus removal tools. The tools can be found at:
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/removaltools.jsp
- Symantec offers a variety of virus removal tools. The tools can be found at:
These tools should not be used as a substitute for running anti-virus software.
Windows Machine Infected?
What happens if you get infected? The first thing SEASnet will do is remove your machine from the network. But that’s only the beginning.
Want to know what it will take to clean your PC if you get infected or hacked? SEASnet has provided cleaning instructions.
It ain’t pretty, people…