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Explains antivirus protection on Bowdoin-issued student MacBooks. All student MacBooks have Microsoft Defender for Endpoint installed and managed by Bowdoin IT, alongside Apple's built-in XProtect malware detection. Covers what each tool does, what data is collected, and how to run a manual scan using Microsoft Defender.

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.

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.