BigRedWingsFan
2004-11-11 22:15:21 UTC
Armed Forces News Issue: Friday, November 12, 2004
Free Anti-Virus Software Available
Defense Department Web sites offer free anti-virus software
intended for use on members' home computers. The software
is licensed for both military and civilian DoD employees.
Members must be at a .mil workstation to access any
DoD-related sites offering free anti-virus software. They
can either download via file transfer protocol or go to
the INFOSEC FAQ page for slower downloads, then choose
the software. Anti-virus software from McAfee is
available, in addition to Symantec and TrendMicro, plus
regular signature updates to keep PC workstations current.
Mac users can download McAfee Virex software and
signatures for OS X, as well as earlier Mac operating
systems. The sites also offer VirusScan for UNIX and
DOS users. To obtain software, go to the SPAWAR Web
site at www.infosec.navy.mil, and click on "Anti-Virus
Information," or visit www.navcirt.navy.mil, or the
DoD site at www.cert.mil/antivirus/av_info.htm. The
other branches of service have anti-virus software at similar sites.
Free Anti-Virus Software Available
Defense Department Web sites offer free anti-virus software
intended for use on members' home computers. The software
is licensed for both military and civilian DoD employees.
Members must be at a .mil workstation to access any
DoD-related sites offering free anti-virus software. They
can either download via file transfer protocol or go to
the INFOSEC FAQ page for slower downloads, then choose
the software. Anti-virus software from McAfee is
available, in addition to Symantec and TrendMicro, plus
regular signature updates to keep PC workstations current.
Mac users can download McAfee Virex software and
signatures for OS X, as well as earlier Mac operating
systems. The sites also offer VirusScan for UNIX and
DOS users. To obtain software, go to the SPAWAR Web
site at www.infosec.navy.mil, and click on "Anti-Virus
Information," or visit www.navcirt.navy.mil, or the
DoD site at www.cert.mil/antivirus/av_info.htm. The
other branches of service have anti-virus software at similar sites.