Computing Virus and Malware Landing Page

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Overview

Malware (malicious software) and viruses can hold your data hostage (ransomware), silently steal your information, or use your compromised computer as a foothold to attack others. Installing protective software, such as Sophos anti-virus and Crowdstrike Falcon endpoint protection can help detect and prevent malware before it spreads. These two software packages work in tandem to detect threats by using different approaches (signature and behavorial) and augment each other.

• For more information on how to classify and secure your data, see Information Protection @ MIT.

How to

Set up Crowdstrike

• Obtain Crowdstrike Falcon
• CrowdStrike Falcon - Installation Instructions

Set up Sophos Anti-virus Protection

• Obtain Sophos
• Sophos Links

FAQ's

• Can I run two virus protection software applications on my machine? Won't this be safer?

Have Questions or Still Need Help?

• Contact the IS&T Service Desk