What do I need to know?

What can I do about it?

Guard against viruses, worms and trojan horses , programs designed to maliciously change the way a computer operates. (Click here to learn the differences)

New updates to your system come out regularly to patch vulnerabilities.

• Install antivirus software for your computer. Marquette offers students, faculty and staff a free license for McAfee antivirus software. See antivirus tips.
  
  
  
  
• Keep your system up to date.
  Set up Windows to check for system updates automatically. Mac users: Use Software Update.

• Keep an eye on your computer and logout.
  Do not leave your computer unattended. Guard access to your computer by keeping it in a locked room or buy a lock from CDWG to keep your computer from walking away. Always logout before leaving a lab/library computer.
  
  
• Use " strong" passwords.
  Don't share your password.
  
  
• Protect information on your notebook or tablet computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), CDs, flash
  drives, DVDs, pager, or cell phone from theft, loss or damage.
  See Safe Practices for Faculty and Staff.