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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.
Documentation
Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows Help
Sophos Anti-Virus for Mac OS X Help
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