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Personal laptops and desktops used for work There is a charge if Information Services staff retrieve the files for you.

University schools and departments: we can help you recover data that was stored on the University network (click Systems services and backup data restore). If you back up on a device such as a memory stick or USB hard drive, be aware that all your backup files may be encrypted too, leaving you with no way to get them back.įollow our email safety tips and stay vigilant Shared network drives Malicious software that encrypts any files you have access to (including files on the Kent network or services like Dropbox and OneDrive) and demands payment for you to access them again.īack up your work regularly - save to the University network to avoid losing weeks or months of work. Spybot Search and Destroy, if updated weekly, can help you remove adware and spyware if you get infected. You can be infected unknowingly, so it's good to scan for spyware regularly using a tool such as Malwarebytes (for Windows). Spyware will access your data discreetly for financial gain. Use these guides for your devices, to check that your data is protected.Īdware causes intrusive advertising pop ups. Your device should get regular security updates. Make sure you run them: don't turn them off or ignore them.

macOS: to remove a program drag it to the trash can on the dock.

Click Programs and Features - from there you can add or remove programs.

Windows 8: right-click on the Start Menu to see Start Context menu.

Select Apps & features from the left to see all programs and choose one to uninstall.

Windows 10: click Start, Settings, System.

In the list of programs, check for Norton, McAfee and other AV programs:

Student PCs and Staff Managed Desktops are already protected.

Windows 10/8: comes with Windows Defender make sure it is activated.

There are lots of free products covering different devices, such as: If your trial or licence has expired, you are no longer protected so need to upgrade it or replace it as soon as possible.įree anti-virus for your personal laptop/deviceĭon't install more than one anti-virus program. If you already have AV software, it must be active (receiving regular software updates).

follow the University IT regulations when using the Kent network.

You need to use anti-virus (AV) software on your computer, to: