VIRUSES, INTERNET HOAXES, URBAN LEGENDS

So, you think you have a virus on your machine, or maybe you just received an email  message from a well-meaning friend warning you of a dangerous virus they just found?    This page will provide information on some good internet sites to visit that will help debunk those myths, and also help you fine a virus removal tool if you are unfortunate enough to get infected.

Virus Removal Tools - If you know you have a virus or think you have a virus, click here.

Hoaxes and Urban Legend Links - Find out if the email you received is for real, or not.

Identifying a Virus Attack - Think you may have a virus?  Find out here.

About Email and Attachments - Lessons learned, what is "spoofing", etc.

Other Internet Virus Information Links

If you want to test your system to see how safe you are online, try Symantec's free Security Check.

For FREE Anti-Virus scanning and removal - AntiVir Personal Edition

For FREE Firewall software:  SyGate Personal Firewall

For FREE SpyWare scanning and removal:

Visit one of the BEST sites I've found for identifying SpyWare and AdWare

NOTE:  I personally use and recommend Norton Internet Security for anti-virus and firewall security.  You can download free trial versions of their software from the previous link.  If you don't want to spend the money, then the free AV software SHOULD work just fine.  If you run Windows XP, then I do recommend you activate the free firewall software included with XP.  Remember, you get what you pay for, and I make no claims that the free software will work as well as Norton.

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