For Windows computers, OIT recommends Windows Defender (a built-in anti-virus and malware suite provided by Microsoft).

For Mac computers, OIT recommends Avira.

OIT also provides helpful resources for Faculty, Staff, and Students to protect data on personal devices. Please visit the RUSecure website for more details.

In the event your machine is infected, you may be unable to access RUWireless or ResNet from your device. We recommend using Malwarebytes to remove the malicious software. In the event you are unable to remove the malicious software, we recommend contacting the OIT Help Desk for further assistance.