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#Sophos home windows update

Update your antivirus software regularly. Verify that an antivirus program checks the files on the download site. Ensure that the source is a legitimate and reputable one.

Do not click on any offer that claims you might be a winner.Įxercise caution when downloading files from the Internet.

Do not download any files from strangers.

Do not open any files attached to an email if the subject line is questionable or unexpected.

Confirm that your contact really sent an attachment, if you think that the subject or content looks suspicious. Some viruses will replicate themselves and spread through email.

Do not open any files attached to an email unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a friend or someone you know.

No systems administrator will ask you for your password or any other sensitive information.

Do not answer any emails asking for sensitive or personal information.

Do not open any files attached to an email from an unknown, suspicious or untrustworthy source.

Antivirus tips for prevention and protection

Sophos Home is available for four years from registration, for up to four devices. The UMass Boston IT department does do not support Sophos Home directly, instead if you have questions, please contact the Sophos Home Help resource.

All students, faculty, and staff have an at-home antivirus tool available to you, called Sophos Home. It's important for your home computer to be protected from viruses too, especially if you use it for university business. Find out if you still have McAfee installed. The university's McAfee system has been discontinued and all university-owned computers need to be switched to the new Sophos tool to remain protected. It's possible your computer may still have the older McAfee antivirus software. Home › Information Technology Services › Security › Anti-Virus Tools Anti-Virus ToolsĪll university-owned computers come with Sophos antivirus preinstalled.