4.10.11 : Computer Malware

Computer malware is a term used to refer to a category of computer programs and/or scripts that are potentially damaging to computer and network-based information and resources, or that can potentially compromise personal information and/or identity. Examples of computer malware are spyware, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits. All students, employees and guests of Greenville University should be aware of the ease by which systems are infected with malware and must take all necessary steps to ensure that computing devices and data are malware-free. Any person connecting a computing device to the Greenville University data network must take all commonly recommended steps to ensure that the computing device is protected from malware infections. Any person using Greenville University network and computing resources who suspects that any computing device or data is infected with malware must report the situation immediately to the IT department.