It is important to protect your computer. Look below to see information on products [and websites] that will help you. All of the products on this page are FREE for you.
Antivirus Software:
The DoD Antivirus Software License Agreement with McAfee gives active DoD employees a free one-year subscription to McAfee Internet Security for home use on their PC or Mac systems. This subscription provides proactive security that can prevent malicious attacks and keeping users safe while they surf, search, and download files online. Welcome to the VA Software Document Library! This web site has documentation on the various nationally released software applications created and/or used by the VA in its mission to provide the best service to our nation's veterans. There are three ways to find a document: 1. Look through the sections: Browse Section. McAfee is offering a 2 year special military discount to US and Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, retirees, and their families: 67% off their McAfee Total Protection software suite that you can install on up to 10 devices. That's coverage for your laptop, PC, cell phone, tablet, and all of your family's other devices.
Antivirus Home Use Program (AV HUP)
The DoD Antivirus Software License Agreement with McAfee allows active DoD employees to utilize the antivirus software for home use. Home use of the antivirus products will not only protect personal PCs, but will also potentially lessen the threat of malicious logic being introduced to the workplace and compromising DoD networks. Contractors are excluded from using the software at home or on any other system not belonging to the DoD.
McAfee Internet Security
As a member of DoD, you can now take advantage of a free one-year subscription to McAfee Internet Security for your PC or MAC.This subscription gives you proactive security for your home PC by preventing malicious attacks and keeping you safe while you surf, search, and download files online. McAfee's security service also continuously delivers the latest software so your protection is never out-of-date.
By installing McAfee software on your home system, you will not only be protecting your PC from malicious threats, but you will also help your organization strengthen its IT security against transferable viruses and spyware.
https://storefront.disa.mil/kinetic/disa/service-catalog#/forms/antivirus-home-use
If you are not an employee of the Department of Defense, here are other FREE options for you (and some handy security programs).
Windows Computers:
Windows Defender is built into Windows 10
Type Defender into the search box to find
Download AVG Anti-Virus (includes Anti-Spyware)
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Mac Computers:
Please be aware that Macs are also being targeted
This page has some good information on it
How to keep your Mac secure
Antivirus For Veterans
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Antivirus Software For Veterans
Opt Out of Behavioral Advertising
Free Antivirus Protection For Veterans
The Network Advertising Initiative has a tool that will help you Opt out of some tailored online advertising
Classes for learning how to be more security minded while using your computer