Security Incident Response and Investigation

Malware is malicious software such as computer viruses and ransomware that can infect your device when you click a link or download an attachment in a phishing email, download untrusted software, or neglect system updates. Ransomware is a type of malware that can lock and encrypt your files and then demand payment for their retrieval.

If your university-owned computer or other device is lost, stolen or otherwise compromised, follow the steps below to protect sensitive data and university resources.