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What does this mean?
Malware referrers to the malicious software which often installs itself, or infects, computers and other networked devices. These infectious programs can be in the form of computer viruses, spyware, adware, bots, rootkits, and other forms of malware. To be malware free and compliant, your device must not have any software installed that poses a threat to the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of your computer and the data it contains, as well as other networked systems and information stored on them.
Why is this standard necessary?
We live in a mesh. One infected or compromised system poses a potential threat to every other system. Organized crime, foreign governments, and cyber criminals actively recruit vulnerable machines to carry out attacks and perpetrate fraud. Your desktop is the battleground on which this fight is played out. Protecting your PC means one less computer that is enlisted to send spam, participate in phishing scams, or be part of a distributed denial of service and extortion attack.
How can I check to see if I am infected?
If you suspect your system is compromised, contact your Technology Coordinator. If you are concerned about your personal machine, contact your manufacturer or seek help from a commercial provider. You are also encouraged to use some of the diagnostic and remediation tools described in the Tools section.
Additional Information :
The Threat Matrix
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