Rutgers.eduPersonal Antivirus Software
Personal antivirus software
Windows Defender (for Windows) and Avira (for macOS) are available for use on personal equipment not owned by Rutgers.
What is Windows Defender?
Windows Defender is a suite of security utilities designed to protect the Windows Operating System. It includes but is not limited to:
- Microsoft Defender Antivirus: A real-time, always-on antivirus protection that comes with Windows 10 and 11.
- Microsoft Defender Smart Screen: If a website, application, or download is potentially malicious and could harm your computer, SmartScreen will warn you.
- Windows Firewall: Helps prevents hackers or malicious software from gaining access to your PC through the internet or a network.
What is Avira?
- Avira is an antivirus protection system that protects your system from all Mac-related online threats (such as viruses, adware, and spyware) and prevents you from passing on PC viruses.
- Avira is generally compatible with macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or higher.
- Avira requires an active internet connection to download and maintain the most up-to-date threat detection.
- This product should not be installed on university-owned equipment.