Antivirus

Thank you for reaching out with questions on using an Antivirus program. For the security of your personal machine & personal data, IT recommends running an Antivirus & Malware scan on each computer once a week for active prevention.  We also recommend that you get all of the patches/updates released by Microsoft and Apple to make sure all security updates are applied.

Annual subscription recommendations

• Windows 
  • MS Defender - Windows 
• Windows & Mac
  • McAfee - https://www.mcafee.com/ 
  • Sophos - https://www.sophos.com/en-us
  • Avira - https://www.avira.com/
  • Webroot - https://www.webroot.com/us/en/home
  • Malwarebytes - https://www.malwarebytes.com/student-discount

IT Computer Repair – Computer Service

The IT Service Desk can provide general troubleshooting, virus scan & assist with licensed software installs for students enrolled at Husson.

This service is on a first-come, first-served basis. The turnaround time for these requests varies based on the extent of the request. If there is an urgent need, our first recommendation is to see if your device has any warranty coverage. Additionally, Husson IT has partnered with some local vendors to assist in computer repair & sales, their information is available upon request. 

What is Malware?

Malware is an abbreviation for Malicious Software.  It is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems. 

Running an Anti-Malware Scan:

To protect your personal equipment it is recommended that you keep an up-to-date Anti-Malware program installed on your personal machine and run them weekly. 

Here are some helpful links to Anti-Malware applications available for free: 

• Malwarebytes: 
  • https://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/
• Super Anti-Spyware 
  • http://www.superantispyware.com/