May 18, 2015 | Newsletters
There are many variants of malware, each with a different attack pattern. Three of the most common kinds of malware are described below. Viruses Computer viruses are one of the most well-known forms of malware, and they derive their name from their similarities to...
May 18, 2015 | Newsletters
Most malware requires user action–or a negligent user’s inaction–to make it onto a host system. Usually, scammers use a variety of tricks to get victims to download, install, and run malware on their computers or devices. Malware distribution is largely...
May 18, 2015 | Newsletters
Download, install, and use anti-virus software The UD community can download and install the University-licensed copy of McAfee VirusScan for any employee-, student-, or University-owned computers. Regularly update your virus definitions and scan your computer to...