Virus/Malware Removal

Overview

Malicious software including, malware, viruses, trojans, worms, and bloatware are designed to steal information from a user's system and relay such data to criminals.  Malware is a danger to campus users, research data and the entire Mines system.  As such it should be removed as soon as possible.

Be careful when opening unrecognized emails, unexpected attachments and untrusted files.  These can easily compromise your system and your information.

Benefits
  • ITS security team can remove and investigate compromises.
  • Network systems to assist in all investigations
Target Completion Date

Same day.

Available To

South Dakota Mines students, staff and faculty for academic and business purposes only.

Cost

Services are provided at no cost to current students, staff and faculty.

Policies

Mines ITS follows all policies as outlined in the campus policy manual

Many virus/malware infections will require you to give up your computer for hours while the investigation is completed.