Computer viruses are the most common of computer problems. They are programs that stealthily intrude computers and bring about a variety of unwanted effects, from the mild but annoying on screen messages to the major corruption or deletion of files or systems.
This category presents sites that provide information, updates, and resources about viruses and similar malicious software. Sites that feature virus detection, scanning, healing, removal, and prevention software tools are to be listed in the separate "Antivirus" category.
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ArmourPlate
Services offered include email archiving and anti virus and spam protection.
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Freaks Macintosh Archive
Macintosh viruses to be used with caution for testing antivirus software.
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How Computer Viruses Work
Presents virus origins and evolutions, explanations on the different types of viruses, and information on getting protected.
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McAfee Virus Information
Posts updates on recent virus threats in the Internet, features virus removal tools, and presents a global virus map.
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Panda Software Virus Encyclopedia
Features practical information on how to deal with viruses. Also presents repair and removal utilities.
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Viruslist.com
Online resource providing information about viruses, hackers, and spam.
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VirusTotal
Provides free online virus and malware scan. Makes use of several antivirus engines for scanning suspicious files.
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VMyths
Learn about computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, hysteria, and the implications if you believe in them. You can also search a list of computer virus hoaxes and virus hysteria from A to Z.