Antivirus and security software

Lehigh strongly recommends that all users protect their computer by installing a recommended Antivirus program.

Faculty/Staff Lehigh-Owned Computers

• Avast Business Security Antivirus

  Avast offers antivirus and spyware protection and is available for Lehigh owned PCs running Windows 7 or 10 and MacOS computers. Avast installation instructions are available.

• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

  Malwarebytes Anti-Malware software guards Windows 7 PCs against viruses, Trojans, spyware, ransom ware, adware, and rootkits. It is designed to run with other security software to enhance the safety of your Windows desktop or laptop PC. Learn more about Malwarebytes.

Student/Personal Computers

• Microsoft Security Essentials

  Microsoft Security Essentials is a free antivirus software for Windows that provides protection against malware and viruses. Recommended for all students and personally owned faculty/staff computers. This program can be downloaded directly through Microsoft.

Other Recommended Security Software

• Lehigh's SSL VPN Client
  
• Secure File Transfer Software