Today's cybercriminals design increasingly sophisticated threats. Pitt Information Technology recommends that you protect your computer by installing antivirus software and using it conjunction with anti-malware (Malwarebytes) protection.

Benefits of Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software

Detects and protects against malware, viruses, and other harmful software in real time
Contains proactive anti-ransomware and anti-exploit detection and response components
Blocks hacking and phishing attempts
Offers flexibility through manual and scheduled scan modes
Provides a layered approaches to securing your computer

Antivirus Software

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Pitt IT recommends Microsoft Defender ATP as the antivirus solution for University-owned computers.
Pitt IT recommends several antivirus options for personal devices.

Malwarebytes Exploit Protection

Anti-Malware (Malwarebytes)

Malwarebytes’ anti-exploit system guards against ransomware and zero-day attacks. It is available at no cost to students, faculty, and staff through Pitt IT’s Software Download Service. Note that a reboot may be required after installation.

Malwarebytes

Students (for Personal Use)

Product	Operating Systems	Cost	Expiration Date
Anti-Malware (Malwarebytes Premium)	Mac	No Cost	One year based on installation date
Anti-Malware (Malwarebytes)	Windows	No Cost	August 31

Faculty / Staff / Depts.

Product	Operating Systems	Personal Purchase by Faculty & Staff	Departmental Purchase	Annual Maintenance Renewal Date	Available through Software Download Service
Cost	Includes Home Use Rights
Anti-Malware (Malwarebytes)	Mac	No Cost	No Cost	Yes Disk inventory x mac free download.	Yes - one year based on installation date	Yes
Anti-Malware (Malwarebytes)	Windows	No Cost Civ 6 gathering storm price history.	No Cost	Yes	Yes - based on installation date	Yes

Product

Operating Systems

Personal Purchase by Faculty & Staff

Departmental Purchase

Annual Maintenance Renewal Date

Available through Software Download Service

Cost

Includes Home Use Rights

Anti-Malware (Malwarebytes)

Mac

No Cost

Yes Disk inventory x mac free download.

Yes - one year based on installation date

Yes

Anti-Malware (Malwarebytes)

Windows

No Cost Civ 6 gathering storm price history.

No Cost

Yes

Yes - based on installation date

Yes

For additional information, visit Malwarebytes.

Malwarebytes Anti Exploit Free Version

Additional resources

Malwarebytes Exploit Protection Won't Start

For assistance, please contact The 24/7 IT Help Desk at 412-624-HELP (4357). Questions can also be submitted online.