Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 07:43:01 -0000
From: "Sean Grigsby" incarna3@yahoo.com
Subject: Finished version of antivirus file
The following sites either make antivirus products, give advice about ridding yourself of viruses, and have newsletters or virus related information. This information is valid as far as I know as of November 8, 2004. There are freeware products available, but these are almost always more limited than the paid versions. Some have free online scans for viruses, but many of these require you to download software which (hopefully) serves no other purpose. But many viruses modify your antivirus software if the aren't caught, so they can be of help finding out what you have if your antivirus has been nixed. And there are sites that will tell you how to remove it manually listed.
Since you are likely using Yahoo e-mail if you are reading this, I have a few things to say about Yahoo. Modern viruses copy off themselves in your PC and send these copies via e-mail. The address they use is a random one taken from files on your hard drive or copied from your incoming/outgoing e-mail. For this reason you should not immediately ban members if a virus mail bearing their name shows up in your group. It was likely spoofed. To find out, click "View Source" at the top their most recent mail before the virus (click View source if your looking in the message archives, click "Full Headers" if your looking at it in your web mail account). It will show their IP address. Plug that into a Who Is engine and see what the point of origin was. Do the same for the virus mail. If they don't match. Their account was spoofed. If they do match, inform them that they are infected, and will be on moderation until it's fixed. As an owner/moderator always moderate your own posts. That way no one can spoof you without you intercepting it first. Since it will be coming from you people are far more likely to open it. The following is a small article on the subject:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/itservices/help/spamming&spoofing.htm
You can also read this article at zdnet entitled "Why I'm not sending you
viruses: http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/AnchorDesk/4520-7297_16-5128975.html
The person whose PC is infected doesn't need to be a group member as
long as they have a members name in their address book, and the groups address on file it's possible for them to send the group mail. If you include your groups addresses to contact the owner or unsubscribe in group mails they can be spoofed as well. Spoofing of the unsubscribe mail may very well get some members unsubscribed, so if this begins to happen moderate all posts for a while. If you wish to know more about e-mail headers try here:
http://www.stopspam.org/email/headers.html
Also remember that many viruses exploit vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, or Windows. If you must use them, update constantly. Even Microsoft doesn't suggest you use their IE browser now. I will list alternate browsers and e-mail programs in an upcoming file.
As viruses and hoaxes go arm in arm this file also has links to most hoax pages as well. I know a great many of these pages may seem redundant, but websites can expire, go down for maintenance, or be crippled by Denial of Service attacks. So in case that happens you'll have other pages to choose from.
Alwil Software
http://www.avast.com/index.html
makers of Avast antivirus, currently available for Windows. Also has a freeware version available. They have forums on viruses and their products, and virus information available as well.
AppleLinks
http://www.applelinks.com/pm/index.php
Has links to most antivirus products available for the Mac.
AVG Antivirus
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php
There is a free version of AVG Antivirus available for download. Their antivirus products are currently only available for Windows and Linux. It also has a virus encyclopedia, FAQ, and a helpful links section. It also has downloadable removal tools for specific viruses, and manuals on how to remove 3 viruses manually.
About.com's Antivirus Page
http://antivirus.about.com/
Has product reviews, links, and tons of articles. Also discusses hoaxes and scams.
AntiVir Antivirus
http://www.free-av.com/index.htm
Freeware antivirus available to Windows users. Support forum is mostly in German unfortunately. Also has a newsletter.
Authentium
http://www.authentium.com/
Makers of Command antivirus, currently only available to Windows users. Also has a free online virus scan, and removal tools for specific viruses.
Bad Teddy's Computer Tutorials
http://www.baddteddy.com/tutorials/virus.htm
Teddy's Virus section.
BitDefender Antivirus
http://www.bitdefender.com/index.php?tab=0
Makers of BitDefender Antivirus, currently available to Windows and Linux users in free or commercial versions. Also has free online virus scan and removal
tools for
specific viruses.
Bleeping Computer
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/
A tech support and help site. It has several forums, including ones for viruses.
Cat Computer Services
http://www.quickheal.com/default.htm
makers of Quick Heal antivirus, currently available to for Windows and DOS/LAN. Alos has removal tools for specific viruses.
Central Command
http://www.centralcommand.com/index.html
Makers of Vexira Antivirus, currently available for Windows and Linux.
Cknow.com
http://www.cknow.com/index.htm
Has a virus tutorial page.
Claymation Creations
http://www.claymania.com/nav-map.html
Web site design page. This is their antivirus section.
Computer Associates
http://ca.com/
Makers of eTrust antivirus. I am currently uncertain what platforms it supports. Has a free online spyware scan. Also have Vet antivirus available for Windows at http://www.vet.com.au/
Computer Cops
http://computercops.biz/index.php
A web security page. They have an antivirus forum.
Computer Hope
http://www.computerhope.com/index.htm
A computer help page that has a virus info section.
Computer Privacy, Security, and Software Links
http://www3.telus.net/wc/privsecur_01.html
Massive links page that has an antivirus section.
Cyndi's List
http://www.cyndislist.com/internet.htm
A page of links and helpful articles. Has an antivirus section.
Datapower
http://www.datapower.ca/home/home.html
Has some virus help and info in the Computer Tips section.
Don't Spread that Hoax
http://www.nonprofit.net/hoax/
Hoax page that has a virus section.
Enterprise Security
http://enterprise-security-today.newsfactor.com/
Security Newsletter. Has a virus section.
Eric Howes Privacy and Security Page
https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/main-nf.htm
Tons of useful links. Also has a virus section.
Eset
http://www.nod32.com/home/home.htm
Makers of the nod32 antivirus, currently available for Windows. Also has a virus list and free removal tools for specific viruses.
Exploring the Internet
http://www.ou.edu/research/electron/internet/
A newbies help guide to the web. It has a section on viruses.
F-Secure
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/
Makers of F-Secure antivirus, currently available for Windows and
Linux. Also has a
free online virus scan, removal tools for specific viruses,
information on viruses and
hoaxes, and how to manually remove viruses.
FAQS.org
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/computer-virus/
FAQ's on viruses.
Freedom Internet Security
http://www.freedom.net/viruscenter/
Makers of Freedom antivirus, currently available for Windows. Also has a free online virus scan, a virus encyclopedia, removal tools for specific viruses, and a glossary of common virus terms.
Frisk International Software
http://www.f-prot.com/index.html
Makers of F-Prot antivirus, currently available for Windows, Linus, BSD, and DOS.
GetNetWise
http://www.getnetwise.org/
Security page that has a virus section.
GFI's Email Security Tests
http://www.gfi.com/emailsecuritytest/
Tests your e-mail for virus protection and vulnerabilities to exploits, but it does need your email address and name.
Help Net Security
http://net-security.org/
Security news and website. Has a virus section.
Hideaway.net
http://www.hideaway.net/home/public_html/index.php
Security page with a virus section.
Hoaxbusters
http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/
Hoax page.
Hoaxkill
http://www.hoaxkill.com/index2.html
Hoax page.
Hoax-Slayer
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/
A hoax page.
Internet 101
http://www.internet101.org/
A newvies help guide to the web. Has a virus information section.
Internet Guide
http://www.internet-guide.co.uk/
A guide to helpful web pages. Has a virus information section.
Internet Hoaxes
http://www.zillman.us/
Tons of useful links
Internet Scambusters
http://www.scambusters.com/index.html
A page on scams and internet fraud. Has a virus section.
Internet Security Issues
http://www.geocities.com/%7Ebudallen/security.html
Has some virus articles.
Jerkz.com
http://www.jerkz.com/
Hoax page.
Kaspersky Labs
http://www.kasperskylabs.com/
Makers of Kaspersky antivirus, currently available for Windows. Also has removal tools for specific viruses, several nice explanations and links in the threats section, free online virus scan, and a forum for registered users.
Leave Me Alone
http://www.leave-me-alone.com/
Web security advice for newbies. Has a virus section.
Living Internet
http://www.livinginternet.com/tindex_s.htm
This is the security section of the Living Internet page. It has a section on viruses.
McAfee
http://us.mcafee.com/
Makers of McAfee VirusScan, currently available for Windows. Also has removal tools for specific viruses, a virus glossary, and a page on hoaxes.
Mike's Whats News
http://www.mwn.ca/
Home page related to the site below.
Mike's Virus Info Pages
http://virusinfo.hackfix.org/
Information on viruses, homepage hijacking, backing up and restoring info, and a startup programs list.
Museum of Hoaxes
http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/
Hoax Page
MyTech
http://www3.telus.net/mikebike/
Page linked to both of Mike's pages above.
Net-Integration
http://www.net-integration.net/
Computer security page. Has several forums, one of which is about viruses.
Norman Virus Control
http://www.norman.com/
Makers of Norman antivirus, currently available for at least windows (I can't find any more info on what OS' they support). Also has removal tools for specific viruses, some articles on viruses and security, and info on viruses and hoaxes.
Panda Software
http://www.pandasoftware.com/home/default.asp
Makers of Titanium antivirus for Windows. Also has free online virus check, and a virus encyclopedia. They have a freeware antivirus for Linux, but they don't provide tech support for it.
PC Hell
http://www.pchell.com/
In the Internet Hell section they have info on removing several of the more common viruses. They also have a hoax section.
PC Pitstop
http://www.pcpitstop.com/
Security page with an antivirus section. Also has a virus forum.
PC World
http://www.pcworld.com/home/index/0,00.asp
News magazine. Has a virus section.
RAV Antivirus
http://www.ravantivirus.com/pages/
Still has a virus encyclopedia, glossary and online scan. But it's products have ceased being sold after being acquired by Microsoft. At least until further notice.
Rive Information Technology
http://it.is.rice.edu/~rickr/safe/
Rice's page on viruses, e-mail, and hoaxes.
Secunia
http://secunia.com/
Security page dealing with viruses (among other things).
Security Focus
http://www.securityfocus.com/
Security Newsletter with a virus section.
Security Forums
http://www.security-forums.com/
Has a virus forum.
Simply the Best
http://www.simplythebest.net/info/virus_info/index.html
Simply the Best's virus information section.
Snopes.com
http://www.snopes.com/
Hoax page
Sophos
http://www.sophos.com/
Makers of Sophos antivirus for Windows, Linux, Mac, DOS, and Linux. Has several articles on spam, viruses, and hoaxes. If you go to a viruses description it also has how to remove it manually.
Spam Fighting Tools
http://community-2.webtv.net/bck_merced/SpamFightingTools/
Mostly about spam but it does have a page on how to report viruses on webtv.
Spyware Warrior Forums
http://spywarewarrior.com/
The focus of the forums is spyware but they do have a few virus forums.
Stiller Research
http://www.stiller.com/
Home of Integrity Master antivirus, currently available for Windows and DOS. Also has some general info on hoaxes and viruses.
Symantec
http://symantec.com/
Makers of Norton Antivirus, currently available for Windows and Mac. Also has a free online virus scan, removal tools for specific viruses, and tutorials on how to remove viruses manually. However their website design is a little mazelike at
times.
Tech Support Guy
http://www.techguy.org/
Has a Security forum dealing with viruses.
TeMerc Internet Security Site
http://groups.msn.com/TeMercInternetSecuritySite/_whatsnew.msnw
MSN group on computer security that has some antivirus info.
The Internet Tourbus
http://www.tourbus.com/
Internet security newletter and website.
The Truth About "E-Mail Viruses"
http://www.gerlitz.com/virushoax/
A page on viruses and hoaxes.
Tom Coyote Forums
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
Has a virus forum.
Tomcat Internet Solutions
http://www.tom-cat.com/tomcat.html
Has some antivirus info in the links section.
Trend Micro
http://www.trendmicro.com/en/home/us/personal.htm
Makers of PC-Cillin antivirus, currently available for Windows and Linux. Also has a virus encyclopedia and free online scan.
TruthOrFiction
http://www.truthorfiction.com/
Hoax page
Urban Legends
http://urbanlegends.miningco.com/
Hoax Page
Virus Bulletin
http://www.virusbtn.com/
The newsletter isn't free, but they do have virus and hoax descriptions, and recovery tutorials. The Resources section also has a lot of links, and a search engine linking to VGPrep. VGPrep keeps track of the various names the different companies call the same virus and indexes them.
Virus Help, Old and New
http://www.wvi.com/~wb/VirusHelp.html
Links and articles on viruses and spam.
Virus Hoaxes and Netlore
http://hoaxinfo.com/
Info on viruses and hoaxes.
VirusList
http://www.viruslist.com/en/index.html
Has virus news, encyclopedia, and glossary.
Vmyths
http://www.vmyths.com/
Hoax page
Wilders.org
http://www.wilders.org/index.htm
Links to antivirus software, and support forums for most of them as
well as
other antivirus forums.
WinDrivers Computer Tech Support Forums
http://forums.windrivers.com/
Has an antivirus forum.
WinPatrol
http://www.winpatrol.com/
Freeware program that looks for viruses among other things.
WindowsSecurity
http://www.windowsecurity.com/
Security page that has some antivirus articles.
Winguides Software network
http://www.windowsecurity.com/
Has a virus forum.
WorldStart
http://www.worldstart.com/
Computer Security Site. Has a virus section in "Computer Info".
Yahoo Groups Directory
http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/dir/Computers___Internet/Security/Viruses?show_groups=1
The Yahoo directory section for groups about viruses. Please remember that not all Yahoo groups are created equal. This is listed here for the sake of completion. There is nothing to suggest that any of these groups are knowledgeable or honest, and I have not yet joined any of them so I cannot vouch for them.
