Sophos

About Sophos Anti-Virus 7

Sophos Anti-Virus is software that detects and deals with

threats: viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, suspicious files, suspicious behavior, adware, PUAs (potentially unwanted applications), and rootkits
applications that are controlled as part of your company policy
devices that are blocked as part of your company policy on your computer or network. In particular, it can
scan your computer or network for threats, and controlled applications
check if each file you access is a threat or controlled application
check if each web page you view contains a threat (applies only to Internet Explorer version 6 or later)
alert you when it finds a threat, controlled application, or blocked device
clean up infected items
stop suspicious behavior
prevent adware and PUAs from running on your computer
clean adware and PUAs from your computer
keep a log of its activity
be updated to detect the latest threats.

System Requirments

Sophos Anti-Virus can be installed on computers running Windows 2000, or later, or Mac OS X 10.4 and later .

Why should I use Anti-virus software?

Anti-virus protects your system from malicious code that is embedded in an attachment you download from e-mail, from a web site you visit, or sent directly to you through the network without your taking any action besides turning on your computer. Anti-virus matches file types to known definitions for viruses, and either doesn’t allow the file to be installed, sends it to a quarantine area or deletes it. This helps keep your personal information safe from hackers, keeps your machine from being turned into a “zombie”

How do I get Anti-virus software?

Students

Students can download free anti-virus software Students can download free anti-virus software from the Residential Networking Services (ResNet) web page . This software is configured to automatically look for virus update definitions on TCNJ’s server.

Faculty/Staff

TCNJ Faculty/Staff computers include Sophos software. Faculty & Staff can also download a free copy of Sophos Anti-virus software for home use by clicking here.