Information about Viruses, Virus Hoaxes and Security Issues

A Danish site, Freebyte's Guide to Free Virus and Trojan Scanning Software is a resource worth bookmarking. Go there regularly to find links to online scanners for a second opinion on whether your antivirus software is keeping you safe.

Visit virusall.com for another well organized virus resource. This site offers timely warnings, background information, links to antivirus software vendors, and fixes.

For additional links to antivirus resources such as online scanners and utilities, browse here..  Visit out special resource on Hijacking.

Use a layered approach to Internet security using antivirus software, a Trojan scanner, a personal firewall such as Zone Alarm, a hardware firewall if you have broadband, and good antivirus and security practices. Check for Windows and browser updates regularly.

Visit TrendMicro and use their free online scanner if your antivirus software has stopped working or you want a second opinion. Various free online or downloadable virus scanners are located here:

Panda ActiveScan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/a ctivescan/com/activescan_princ ipal.htm

Bit Defender Online Virus Scan :
http://www.bitdefender.com/sca n/license.php

Symantec Online Virus and Security Scan :
http://security.symantec.com/s sc/home.asp

TrendMicro :
http://housecall. trendmicro .co m/housecall/start_corp.asp

McAfee Online Virus Scan :
http://www.mcafee.com/myapps/m fs/default.asp

RAV AntiVirus - Scan Online
http://www.ravantivirus.com/sc an/

F-Secure:
http://support.f-secure.com/en u/home/ols.shtml

Run these programs to check for spyware/malware. After installing them, then boot into safe mode and run them.  You should run them weekly.

Cwshredder is an invaluable tool for eradicating the CWShredder hijacking.
http://www.intermute.com/spysu btract/cwshredder_download.htm l

Check your computers security. . . Norton Security Check . . Gibson Research

Check for hoaxes and myths. . . . McAfee Hoaxes . . . . Urban Myths