AntiVirus Tools
Seton Hall University uses CrowdStrike to provide enterprise-grade antivirus and threat protection on all managed devices. CrowdStrike runs continuously in the background to detect and prevent malware, ransomware, and other security threats using real-time behavioral analysis. Updates are managed centrally by the Department of Information Technology, so no user action is required.
For personally owned or unmanaged devices, it is important to use a trusted antivirus solution and ensure it updates daily. Antivirus programs detect known threats by comparing files on your device to a database of malware signatures. When a match is found, the threat is typically deleted or quarantined, allowing you to review it manually.
To stay protected:
- Keep your antivirus software up to date
- Enable automatic updates
- Avoid downloading unknown or suspicious files