Protecting Yourself from Viruses
 

General Tips About Viruses

• Get an anti-virus protection for your computer. Update it frequently and set the options to scan e-mail as well as other files.
   
• Don't open any attachment if you are not expecting it, even if they are from people you know, unless you are certain that it's a legitimate file. If you're not certain, ask them to confirm that they sent you an attachment. Even then, there is a chance that the file could be infected.
   
• Backup your data often (and keep a backup copy in a different location in case of fire.)
   
• Only download software from reputable sources.
   
• If you have a cable modem, DSL line or other full time net connection, be sure you have a good firewall. ZoneAlarm offers an excellent free program for personal use.

Anti-Virus Resources - Updated August 21, 2003

Fixes for Mblaster worm

W32/Blaster Recovery Tips

Information on Klez.e virus (updated 3/5/02)

PandaSecurity.Com's Free Nimba Removal Tool

Sophos Free Nimba Removal Tool

Other Free Virus Removal Tools (from PandaSecurity)

Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) (official government site)

Virus Bulletin Home Page (technical resources)

Anti-Virus Software Companies

Symantec Security Response

McAfee.com - Anti-Virus

Trend Micro home, antivirus software

Sophos Anti-Virus

Panda Security

Downloadable Anti-Virus Software (from Download.com)

Virus Hoaxes

Symantec AntiVirus Response - Hoax Page

McAfee.com - Virus Hoaxes

Articles

The Curse of Attachments

Is Your PC a Hacker Tool

Securing Your PC

Advice from Microsoft on Protecting Yourself Against Nimba

Adjusting Security Settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Outlook

Download Outlook Security Update from Microsoft

Download Outlook Express Security Update

Windows Update (checks for critical and non-critical updates)

Download Internet Explorer 6.0 (latest and most secure version)

Microsoft Personal Security Advisor (scans your PC for security problems for workstations, not for servers)

Microsoft Security Tools

Article from TechTV: Adjust Your Outlook Express Security Settings