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Virus and Hoax Information	Updated 05/16/06
Hoaxes - Protect Your Computer - Spyware & Adware Removal - Virus Libraries - Removal Tools

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There is a very simple way to protect yourself from these viruses.

Simply do not send, click, open, save, or run executable email attachments. DO NOT open any attachment that has an extension .exe, .com, .dat, .bat, .vbs, .pif

Be aware that even trusted sources may fall victim to worms and viruses and send them to you unawares!!! The best policy is never to send or receive executable attachments by email.

If you must send or receive email attachments, please carefully ensure that all of the following are true:

Know exactly what you are distributing before you distribute it via email (don't inadvertently victimize others for the sake of a funny program or document, and don't desensitize your friends from being cautious by sending frivolous executable attachments).
Know who the e-mail attachment is from before you click, save, or run it.
Be sure that you were expecting the attachment from a known and trusted user (though even this is fallible).
If you have any doubt please delete suspicious email messages/attachments and send email to the author telling them that you suspect a virus.

If you are running a Virus Protection Program, i.e. McAfee, Norton, you need to update the DAT files from the software manufacture web site on a regular basis. New viruses come out daily.

Know who the e-mail attachment is from before you click, save, or run it. Be sure that you were expecting the attachment from a known and trusted user (though even this is fallible).

Hoaxes --
Listed below are some resources that will help you determine the difference between a hoax and an actual virus.

Symantec Library of Hoaxes
Pc-Cillin.com - Virus Info - Hoaxes
The email tax charge

Protect Your Computer --
Listed below are the links to information that will help you protect your computer and clean it up from a virus attack or potential attack.

McAfee
Symantec Virus Removal Tools
Symantec Security Updates
Free Online Virus Scan by Trend Housecall
Zone Labs
PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 - Save $25 with Competitive Upgrade Rebate

Spyware & Adware Removal --
Listed below are the links to information that will help you protect your computer and clean it up from a spyware and adware.

Ad-Aware SE Personal
Spybot Search & Destroy
Windows Defender
PC : Spyware and Adware Removal Help

Virus Information Libraries --
Listed below are some libraries of virus information that have most viruses and ways to remove them.

Trend Micro PC-cillin Virus Information Center
McAfee Virus Library
Sophos Virus Information
Symantec Virus Information

Virus/Worm Removal Tools --
Listed below are websites that have removal tools for various viruses and worms.

Norton's Expanded Tools List
BitDefender Free Removal Tools
F-Secure Free Tools
Panda Repair Utilities
McAfee Virus Removers
The AntiVirus Resource
McAfee AVERT Stinger
Specialized Utilities for Virus Removal and Handbooks for Manual Virus Removal
Kaspersky Labs - Virus Removal Tools
Norman - Virus Removal Tools

Spybot Search & Destroy
Ad-Aware SE

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