If you do not have this facility in F-Secure, and you are using XP with Service Pack 2, enable the Microsoft firewall and set it to disallow all incoming connections.

If your version of F-Secure allows it, make sure IDS (Intrusion Detection) is set to “block and log”, not “log only”.

Make sure the firewall is on and set to disallow all incoming connections.

To check the date of the virus definitions database:ĭouble click the blue triangle icon, then Properties > Updates or Automatic Updates.

Connect to the network at least once per month at home or University to get the virus database definitions updated, and keep your protection up-to-date.

Don’t load software that you can’t confirm the origin of, e.g. Don’t open any email attachments if you don't know what they are or where they've come from.Ĥ.

If you ignore a warning, you are not only endangering your own computer, but risk spreading a virus throughout the University. If you see the yellow warning marker, please contact the IT Service Desk (ext. When F-Secure is running you will normally see a grey upside-down triangleĪ yellow warning marker on the icon indicates that something is wrong with your anti-virus settings. To check the status of F-Secure anti-virus software on your PC, look for the F-Secure icon(s) in the system tray at the bottom right hand corner of your screen. Check the status of your anti-virus software and ensure it is up-to-date and running

Centre for International Development and TrainingĪctions you should take to prevent viruses spreading or entering the University:-ġ.

School of Mathematics & Computer Science.

School of Architecture & Built Environment.

Faculty of Science & Engineering Overview.

Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing Overview.

Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing.

School of Social, Historical & Political Studies.

University of Wolverhampton Business School.

Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences Overview.

Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences.

Support and Advice at the Gateway Overview.

Funding, Costs, Fees, and Support Overview.

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