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Free Anti-virus Software

Due to the recent increase in virus threats ACERT is offering anti-virus software free of charge through the AKO Web site.
From AKO^:

^{"The DoD has made provision for the protection of their network assets to include your home computer. All DoD Employees may download the latest anti-virus and firewall software now, even from home. Once you have installed the desired software package it is recommended that you update your definitions. To obtain definition updates it is recommended that the home user utilize the vendor site with their automatic update system that is preconfigured with the software."}

^{Click here to log on to AKO and visit the ACERT Anti-virus page.}