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Anti-Virus Protection for Windows 8 and Apple Mac OS 10.8

Anna Banks — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:47:21 +0000

As of 13-January 2013, the Marshall University Office of Information Technology began supporting the use of Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1RU2 / ver 12.1.2xxx and newer for support of Windows 8 and earlier versions of the OS on both University- and Personally-owned devices. The Symantec 12.1RU2 release also provides support for Apple Mac OS 10.8. These versions are available via download at http://www.marshall.edu/antivirus.

Last Modified: April 26, 2013

Tip 1: Free Antivirus

Anna Banks — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:23:16 +0000

Marshall IT offers Symantec® Endpoint Protection antivirus software for all students and employees at no extra charge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLYIiZLvqO0

Intro to InfoSec Video Tips

Tip 1: Free Antivirus

Tip 2: Think Before You Click

Tip 3: Update and Patch

Tip 4: Change Default Passwords

Tip 5: Strong Passwords

Tip 6: Risks Involved in Using P2P

Tip 7: Don’t be Tricked

Tip 8: Mobile Security

Tip 9: Social Networks Safety

Tip 10: Getting Help

Last Modified: January 28, 2013

Client Security for Apple Macintosh – Part 1

Jon Cutler — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:54:57 +0000

If you are running the Apple Macintosh operating system – MacOS – you’ve probably felt secure in the common belief that “Mac’s don’t get viruses“. Recent events show that to just not be the case (see links below) and that hackers are steadily turning their attention toward the Mac OS user community.

A Growing Target of Opportunity – Since PC’s running Windows OS make up the vast majority of personal computer sales[1], Apple Macs running Mac OS were not as frequently targeted by hackers. Now, a combination of events including growing popularity/afforadbility of the Mac as well as improved security/awareness of PC users – are drawing the hackers attention towards a growing Mac user community. The Mac community is typically not accustomed to many of the threats previously found in the PC community.

Apple Mac OS users can significantly improve the security of their computers by following the same prescriptive advice given to PC users for years:

Apply OS and Application Updates on a regular basis. Locate the ‘Software Update…’ link (hint: it’s under your Apple menu) and make it your new best-friend.
Install Anti-virus/anti-malware software and keep it current. MU students, faculty and staff are licensed to install Symantec Endpoint Protection for Macintosh for personally-owned computers.
Be very suspicious of any software downloads, e-mail attachments or webpages which attempt to collect/submit your personal information (usernames, passwords, social security and account numbers, etc.). No reputable organization or company will ask you to provide this information in such an insecure manner.
When in doubt – DON’T do it. (Alternatively, when in doubt, DO reach out to your departmental IT Service Provider, the MU IT Service Desk , or the MU Information Security team for advice ).

Resources URL’s:
Widespread Virus Proves Macs Are No Longer Safe from Hackers
Think Apple’s Got Your Back?
Apple: Mac Users Should Get Antivirus Software
Apple Patches Java Flaw Exploited by Flashback Trojan
Apple Mac Malware: A short History (1982-2010)

[1] Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased…

Last Modified: April 17, 2013

New Symantec Endpoint Protection Available

Anna Banks — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:53:21 +0000

Marshall University campus license for Symantec products allows our students, faculty and staff to install the Endpoint Protection (anti-virus/anti-malware) product on their personally-owned computers. You can upgrade to the latest maintenance release of Symantec Endpoint Protection:

-11.0.6005.562 for Windows OS including Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 issued on 5/4/2010.
-11.0.6000.0162 for MAC OS 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5, (Leopard) and 10.6 (Snow Leopard) issued on 4/19/2010.
Download the latest release here:

Last Modified: June 11, 2010