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Viruses and Spyware

An article in Computerworld offered up the analogy that buying a computer without anti-virus software is like buying a new car without an airbag. (Frank Hayes, Secure Suggestions, Feb. 23, 2004)

As a contemporary, safety-conscious motorist, you probably wouldn't even consider investing your hard-earned money in a vehicle without this standard safety feature. Yet, millions of computer users across the nation fail to install the equivalent of the airbag on their computers.

Listed below are resources to help you keep your computer healthy and secure.

Note:  It is a violation of Northwest Computing Policies for computers to be connected to the Northwest network without updated anti-virus software and Windows updates (or other OS applicable updates).

Virus Protection Quick Reference Guide

Virus Protection Links

Spyware Protection How-to Guide

Spyware Links

Symantec Security Alerts


The information provided below is coming from an external link. If you do not see   the Symantec Security Alerts, please go to www.symantec.com to see the latest security threats.