The simplest solution to avoiding most current viruses is to NOT open e-mail attachments, unless you have current virus detection software running on your computer. This is true even if the e-mail is from someone you know. Because most current viruses originate from a user's Microsoft Outlook address book, these viruses will usually come from someone who already has your address such as a co-worker or a friend. If you must open an attachment, make sure that you first have up to date anti-virus software running on your computer. UCSB has a site license for Norton AntiVirus . This software can be used to disinfect computers and to protect computers from being infected. To download a fully functional copy of Norton AntiVirus for Windows, click here . To download a fully functional copy of Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh, click here . These downloads can only be done from on campus. For instructions on how to install Norton AntiVirus software, go here . If you already have Norton AntiVirus software, you can download current virus signatures here . If you have problems installing the software, contact Paul or Tom . Evaluation versions of other antivirus packages are available from McAfee , and F-Secure . |