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Updated: 7/4/07
 
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Virus & Security Information   Security Links
Virus & Security InformationAs requested by my students and customers, I have initiated a virus and security alert page to help you determine the current threats. I receive a lot of emails that are virus hoaxes, but they are sent to me 'just in case'.

Now you can check this page out to see what the current threats are. I have brought together several sources which not only show current virus outbreaks; but also other security risks like adware, spyware, phishing and software vulnerabilities. They can all be caterogized under the heading "MALWARE." 

If you see the words SECURITY ALERT or HIGH RISK, this indicates the need to become educated on the latest virus or security issue. Please click on the links to learn more.

"Education can improve your ability to use the tools you have more efficiently. It can also empower you to avoid calamities or deal with them in a prepared state."
-- Mike Henry

Featured Free-ware:
Trend Micro Anti-Spyware for the WebOne of the most common problems facing my clients is spyware / adware. I go to their sites and they have slow PC's with pop-ups. Click on the link to the right to see if your PC has any current spyware. It's free.
 
Security LinksThe provided links have been hand selected as important links to improve your online security:
Software Patches & Updates
Microsoft Windows Update
Microsoft Office Update
 
Resources
Microsoft Security Resource
E-Week Security News
PC Magazine Security News
 
Government Sites
US CERTS
 
Software Vendors [Security Suites]
McAfee
Panda Software
Symantec
Trend-Micro
Zone-Alarm
 
Software Vendors [Adware & Spyware detection / prevention - Currently FREE Versions]
Lavasoft Ad-Aware
Microsoft Antispyware
Spybot Search & Destroy
Spyware Blaster
Spyware Doctor (free trial)
 
Virus and Security Hoaxes
Virus & Security HoaxesHave you received a notice from a friend that says don't open any attachments with a specific subject or else your PC will fry?  Then check here first to see if it is real:
 
Trend Micro Hoax Encyclopedia
Symantec - Hoaxes
CIAC Hoaxbusters
 
Scan Your PC On-line
Scan Your PC On-lineFor continued protection I recommend an installed real-time virus protection program like Norton Antivirus, Trend Micro PC-cillin, Panda Antivirus / TruPrevent or McAfee VirusScan. See links above to obtain one of these software programs. These programs, once installed on your PC, continue to help prevent viruses from getting on your system.

But there are two on-line virus scanners that detects all in the wild viruses and cleans them off your PC once infected. Other browser based scanners simply detect, but don't remove the virus.
 
Trend-Micro Panda Software Other
Panda ActiveScan - Free Online Virus Check

Symantec Security Response

McAfee

Detects and cleans infected files. Newest version detects some spyware in addition to virus, trojans, & worms. Detects and cleans infected files. Detects some spyware in addition to virus, trojans, & worms. Only detects viruses. Does not clean or remove them from your system.
 
Virus and Security News
Virus and Security News from Panda Software:
 

 

 

 

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