The University of Michigan provides McAfee VirusScan Enterprise + AntiSpyware Enterprise 8.5.0i for free to the university community. VirusScan version 8 provides protection from Virus and Trojans. It also provides some protection from Adware/Spyware worms and hackers.  Visit ITCS's Virus Busters page to download this auto-updating version of VirusScan and learn how you can protect yourself from viruses.
 

Visit ITCS's Security Recommendations page for information on removing and protecting against spyware and adware on your computer.
 

Nothing is more annoying than having to sift through spam to find the email that is important to you.  ITCS has a group dedicated to helping you keep spam under control.  Visit ITCS's Spam Busters page to see what tips and tools are available to keep spam out of your Inbox.
 

Especially in a networked environment and with the use of email, keeping your computer secure is imperative, not just for you but for your colleagues as well.  ITCS Virus Busters has compiled a list of tips to keep your computer secure.

Ross has also prepared a security webpage with helpful tips and links to assist you with keeping your computer safe.
 

You can change your UMICH Kerberos password on the web at accounts.itcs.umich.edu/kpasswd.  A link to this page can also be found at weblogin.umich.edu.

To protect your privacy and security, we recommend that you change your UMICH Kerberos password once every six months. Why not change your password when you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time?

We have found that the most secure passwords are long phrases with a few caps and non-alphanumeric characters. You might use something like – I bet you can’t guess this password! (But don’t copy this one). For help selecting a secure password, see Choosing and Changing a Secure UMICH Password (R1162).
 

Your IFS space is backed up by ITCS, so you never have to worry about losing all of your files.  The most secure location to save your files is in the Private folder in your IFS storage space, which you can access over the internet through mfile.
 

Digital data can easily be corrupted and lost - don't ever keep just one copy of a file if it is important.  For smaller files you can use a USB memory key, burn them to a CD, or store a copy in your IFS space.  Use an external hard drive to keep a full backup of your system.