Download and install the appropriate Sophos client for your computer system.ĭoing this also makes sure that you are registered on a mailing list so that you receive important announcements.Visit Software Registration and Download.The Sophos anti-virus client is available for MS Windows, Apple Mac OS X and Linux. Members of the University can install the Sophos client on to their own computers for free. For more information and tools for the removal of malicious software, visit the IT Services website. Owners of computers connected to the University network are responsible for the installation and maintenance of up-to-date anti-virus software. Virus-infected computers can be barred from using the University network. We therefore recommend that you protect all of your internet enabled devices with anti-virus software and ensure that you install official software updates to minimise the risk of your computer being infected with viruses or other unwanted software. There are thousands of pieces of software designed purely for malicious activity. If you have control over your wireless network, consider allowing only designated computers to access it. If you have a wireless network at home, make sure WPA security is enabled and a strong password is required. if you have to leave your computer for any length of time, make sure that you lock the screen.consider setting up a separate email account (on Google Mail or Yahoo for example) to use when you are travelling.consider changing your password (or other login details) when you get back to a computer that you trust.do not leave any information about yourself on the computer, simply clear the browser's History and/or Cache when you have finished.If you do have to complete a financial or confidential transaction:

If you do use a public computer – for example in an internet cafe, library, or open computing room – try to avoid activities that require you to input confidential information. Public computers and open wireless networks can be targeted by criminals who are able to record everything from the sites you visit to the details you type. For further advice on setting secure passwords visit the Information Security website. If someone else does find out your password, you must change it immediately via IT Services' self registrationwebsite. IT Services and your local IT support staff will never ask for your password.

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