It is good practice to protect your computer with an Antivirus / Anti-Malware program. Protecting your computer from viruses is an essential step in keeping your personal information and University data secure.
Below are some potential options, however none of these come with any form of recommendation, so is worth looking around at the options available.
Antivirus Options for Windows Devices
- Windows Defender (A built in comprehensive protection for Windows which includes antivirus and firewall) - https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/comprehensive-security
- Avast Antivirus (Free) - https://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
- Avira Antivirus (Free) - https://www.avira.com/en/free-antivirus-windows
- Panda Antivirus (Free) - https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/homeusers/solutions/free-antivirus/
- AVG Antivirus (Free) - https://www.avg.com/en-gb/free-antivirus-download
Other Protection for Windows Devices
- Malwarebytes (Free) - https://www.malwarebytes.com/premium/
- Adaware Antivirus (Free) - https://www.adaware.com/free-antivirus-download
Antivirus for Mac Devices
- Sophos Antivirus (Free) - https://home.sophos.com/en-us/download-mac-anti-virus.aspx
- Avast Antivirus (Free) - https://www.avast.com/free-mac-security
Other protection for Mac Devices