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IT recommendations for antivirus software on personal (non-Bowdoin-issued) Windows and macOS computers. Windows users should rely on the built-in Microsoft Defender. macOS users are protected by Apple's built-in tools and may optionally install additional software.
- Knowledge Base
- Information & Data Security
- Antivirus
Explains what to do if you suspect your Bowdoin computer has a virus or malware. Covers CrowdStrike Falcon for faculty and staff computers, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint plus Apple's built-in XProtect for student MacBooks. Includes steps for running a manual scan using Microsoft Defender on macOS.
- Knowledge Base
- Information & Data Security
- Antivirus
Explains why Bowdoin-issued Windows computers show a warning that Windows Defender has been turned off or disabled. CrowdStrike Falcon has replaced Defender as the primary antivirus on faculty and staff Windows computers; the warning can be safely ignored.