Description

Antivirus is a crucial software application designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software or malware from computer systems. This defensive tool plays a pivotal role in ensuring the cybersecurity of devices, protecting them against a wide range of threats such as viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, adware, and other types of malicious code. The primary function of an antivirus program is to scan files, programs, and the overall system for patterns or signatures associated with known malware. These signatures are essentially unique identifiers that help the antivirus software recognize and categorize malicious entities. When a match is found, the antivirus takes prompt action to quarantine, delete, or disinfect the infected files, preventing the spread of the malware and minimizing potential damage.

How to Access

All Sacred Heart University members have access to antivirus software. All University issued laptops come with Windows Defender set up as the antivirus solution. In addition, all computer lab devices have Windows Defender configured to protect the machines. If a has an active Sacred Heart University account and a device that does not have an antivirus solution installed, McAfee can be installed free of charge.