We provide free anti-virus software to staff and students for work and home use. Use official download and app stores and be wary of attachments sent by email.ĭon't use pirated software and media (especially bootleg copies downloaded from uTorrents) because these are often used as a means of spreading malware.ĭo ask your local Computer Officer or the UIS Service Desk to check your computer for malware i f it is behaving strangely or running very slowly.ĭon't download any anti-virus software that asks you to pay. We provide free anti-virus software for all University staff and students for work and home use.ĭon't disable your anti-virus software or forget to set up a regular scan.ĭo be cautious about software and apps downloaded from the internet. Top tipsĭo use anti-virus software on your systems and run regular anti-virus scans. It can silently steal information about you, your accounts and financial details and also make your machine and data inaccessible. When youre connected to the Internet through a VPN connection, this private Internet access ensures that youre not exposed to phishing, malware. Malware is any malicious software installed on your machine.