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Does VPN offer virus protection?

April 26, 2017Offer virus VPN

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Does VPN offer virus protection?

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Not at present. While VPN provides considerable security against network eavesdropping, it does not offer security against other Internet threats. For information about protecting your computer from viruses and other attacks, see the CIT Security page.

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No. Although the VPN provides secure access to your filespace and to university resources by encrypting data, you must still have up-to-date antivirus software on your laptop/PC. Note: You will be unable to install the VPN components if you do not have anti-virus software installed on your laptop/PC. Listed below are the software packages currently recognised by the VPN: • AntiVir • Command Antivirus • Computer Associates (eTrust) • Cox • ESET • FRISK (F-Prot) • F-Secure • Grisoft (AVG Antivirus) • Kaspersky • Microsoft (OneCare, Forefront) • Network Associates (McAfee) • Panda (ClientShield) • Softwin (BitDefender) • Sophos* • Symantec (Norton) • Trend Micro (OfficeScan, PC-Cillin) • V-Com (System Suite) • ZoneLabs (ZoneAlarm) *The University of Aberdeen has a site licence for Sophos Anti-Virus software that permits staff and students to install Sophos on a laptops and home PCs. If your Anti-Virus software is not one of those listed above, you are strongly advised to make use of this

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No. VPN provides security by encrypting and decrypting data that passes through a VPN connection; it does not offer protection from viruses or other malware.