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All computers set up and serviced by the Computer Servicing Department at Southwest are set to be automatically updated with operating system patches and updates.

It is the employee's responsibility to:

1. allow these updates to be performed as needed
2. refrain from downloading software or utilities that will interfere with the operation of the system
3. back up their important data as needed
4. be aware of current email viruses as noted below and refrain from opening suspect emails or attachments

Trend Micro provides a service called Housecall which will allow you to do a free online scan of your system for viruses at http://housecall.trendmicro.com
 

Message from Email Administrator

Be extremely careful when opening PDF files. If you open the file using the full version of Adobe Acrobat, DO NOT CLICK ON any hyperlinks within the document, as this could trigger a virus run through a current vulnerability.

To learn more about the PDF vulnerability go to CNET News.
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