Recommended AntiVirus /Anti-Malware Software for Personally-Owned Computers

Summary

JMU Recommended software for Virus and Malware Protection.

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Overview

JMU Recommended software for Virus and Malware Protection 

Environment

Antivirus & AntiMalware recommendations for Personally-Owned Machines 

Troubleshooting/Resolution

James Madison Information Technology Department recommends the following antivirus/anti-malware software for personally-owned computers:

  • Avast (for Windows and Mac)
  • AVG (for Windows and Mac)
  • Sophos (for Windows and Mac)
  • Microsoft Windows Defender (for Windows)
Additional Information or Notes

For additional questions you can contact the IT Help Desk at 540-568-3555 or at helpdesk@jmu.edu.

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Article ID: 20586
Created
Fri 9/5/25 12:56 PM
Modified
Fri 6/12/26 8:46 AM

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Report suspected malware or viruses on JMU-Owned devices for investigation and remediation.