It is best to use at least two of these tools to insure a
clean system. Make sure to update spyware/adware detection
rules by using the auto-update features of the software prior
to scanning your system. This will insure that the latest
spyware/adware is detected and removed from your system.
These tools are part of the default install and should be
present on all COE admin computers.
Spyware is Internet jargon for any program that resides
on your computer to track your online activities and
periodically 'phone-home' in order for its maker to collect
statistics about you. Learn more in the MIS article, SPYWARE: Is It Lurking on Your Machine?.
Yes, server protection is only one part of an effective solution
to fight viruses. Infection can also occur when downloading
programs, browsing webpages, using floppy disks, etc. This is
why good virus scanning software on the workstation is still a
necessary part of the total solution.
Yes, you still need to be leary of opening attachments that
you were not expecting. You should also still run virus checking
on your computer regularly.
No, currently we block email containing viruses from delivery
and generate a bounce message to the sender stating what kind of
delivery problems there where and what they need to do to
correct them.
