Overwrite sensitive files on fixed disks, floppy disks, or cartridges. Software is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized copying is a violation of University Copyright policy. Anyone who uses software should understand and comply with the license requirements of the software. The university is subject to random license audits by software vendors.
Computer viruses are self-propagating programs that infect other programs.
Viruses and worms may destroy programs and data as well as using the computer's memory and processing power. Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are of particular concern in networked and shared resource environments because the possible damage they can cause is greatly increased. Some of these cause damage by exploiting holes in system software. Fixes to infected software should be made as soon as a problem is found. Use software tools to detect and remove viruses.