We've compiled a resource of materials for those visiting this site for virus information, or for those coming here for help with removing a virus. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented here is accurate and as up-to-date as possible. (Thanks Kermit!)

 

AntiVirus Solutions Online Virus Scanners Antivirus Programs Specific Virus Removal Tools Virus Removal Toolsfor Chat Clients - Top Most Prevalent Viruses Virus Encyclopedias & Glossaries Virus Hoaxes Trojan Protection Trojan Scanners & Cleaners

Security Solutions (Firewalls, Email) Firewalls Guard against Email SPAM Test Your PC - How Secure are You? Tutorials & Additional Resources Tutorials (Great Resource!) Virus Encyclopedias & Glossaries Virus Hoaxes Windows ME and XP System Restore

 

  Online Virus Scanners[ top ]

• BitDefender Free Online Virus Scan - Scanner and Cleaner for viruses, worms, and malicious code
• McAfee VirusScan Online - VirusScan Online protects your PC from viruses, worms and trojans (automatic updates)
• Panda ActiveScan - Free Online virus scanner - scans, disinfects and eliminates viruses from all parts of your system (updated daily)
• Rav AntiVirus Online Virus Scan - Free scan and repair
• Symantec - Nortan AntiVirus - Scan only, not a repair tool
• Trend Micro - Housecall - Effective online scanning and cleaning tool

  AntiVirus Programs[ top ]

• Comparison Study - Very Interesting! Side-by-side comparisons of the ability of many of the below-listed programs to detect viruses.
• AntiVir Personal Edition - FREE virus scanner and cleaner
• Avast32 AntiVirus - FREE virus scanner and recovery
• AVG AntiVirus - FREE - Scans and repairs
• BitDefender AntiVirus Home Edition - Scans, repairs, and include Live! Updates
• Command AntiVirus - Scans and repairs
• eTrust EZ AntivirusScans and repairs
• F-Prot Antivirus for Windows, DOS, Linux, FreeBSD Scan and repair (Frisk Software)
• McAfee FREE Scan - FREE Scanner with additional information provided if viruses are found
• McAfee VirusScan Online - VirusScan Online protects and repairs PC from viruses, worms and trojans (automatic updates)
• McAfee VirusScan Home Edition - Comprehensive antivirus protection
• Nod32 AntiVirus - Protection and cleaner against viruses, worms, and other malware
• Norman Virus Control - Scans and repairs - comprehensive protection
• Panda Antivirus - Detects and eliminates all types of viruses & includes an automatic update feature
• Rav AntiVirus Desktop for Windows and Linux - Highly effective antivirus program designed to protect servers and workstations
• Symantec - Norton AntiVirus Scan and repair (select Norton AntiVirus from dropdown list)
• Trend Micro Pc-cillin - Virus Protection and Internet Security (firewall) for Home Users
• VCatch - Virus protection - FREE tool that will check all the files sent or downloaded to your computer via Email and Web applications. Scanner and notification only.

  Specific Virus Removal Tools[ top ]

• BitDefender (Windows, Linux, MS-DOS) over (30) removal tools available
• Bootminder - FREE program against boot viruses
• PandaSoftware - over (40) removal tools available
• Symantec Security Response - (40) removal tools available

  Tools that work with mIRC & other Chat Programs[ top ]

• Rav AntiVirus -- Trillian, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AIM
• BitDefender -- File Transfer Protection for mIRC, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, ICQ, NetMeeting
• Hack Fix - IRC Trojan Website with some information for IRC-related trojans

  Trojan Scanners and Cleaners[ top ]

• Comparison Study - Very Interesting! Side-by-side comparisons of the ability of several of the below-listed programs to detect trojans.
• Swat It - FREE Detection and removal program for Trojans, Worms, Bots and other Hacker programs (manually started)
• Anti-Trojan Shield - Detection and removal of trojan horses as well as protection against them
• PC Door Guard - Detection and removal of viruses, backdoors and trojans
• Pest Patrol - protects against trojans, hacker tools, keyloggers, spyware, adware, and more
• Sygate Trojanscan - ONLINE trojan scanner (other online tools available too)
• Tauscan - Detection and removals of trojans and backdoors
• The Cleaner - Detection and removal of trojans (comprehensive)
• Mega Security - Site containing links to trojan removal tools
• Mega Security - Site containing links to programs and products helpful for the security conscious
• HackFix - Website with a great deal of very helpful information

  Top Most Prevalent Virus, Worm, and Trojan Infections[ top ]

  Virus Encyclopedias & Glossaries[ top ]

• Virus News (Very Good! Up-to-date news articles, warnings, etc)
• McAfee Virus Glossary of Terms
• Panda Virus Encyclopedia
• RAV AntiVirus Encyclopedia

  Virus Hoaxes[ top ]

• Command Software - Virus Hoax Listings
• HoaxBusters
• McAfee - Virus Hoax Listings
• Panda - Hoaxes or False Viruses
• Sophos Hoaxes and Scares - Information for English, German, Spanish, French, Italian
• Symantec - Hoax Listings
• Vmyths - Computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, hysteria

  Firewalls[ top ]

• Compare most all of the firewalls here in a side-by-side checkup
• Agnitum Outpost Firewall - FREE and PRO Versions
• Alerta Antivirus - (General information for Spanish users)
• Deerfield VisNetic Firewall
• eTrust EZ Firewall
• Freedom Personal Firewall
• Kerio Personal Firewall2
• Look N' Stop
• Mail Control - Personal E-mail Firewall
• McAfee Personal Firewall
• Norman Personal Firewall
• Nortons Personal Firewall
• PC Viper Personal Firewall
• pcInternet Patrol
• SurfinGuard Pro
• Sygate Personal Firewall FREE and PRO versions
• Symantec - Enterprise Firewall (select Symantec Enterprise Firewall from dropdown list)
• Tiny Personal Firewall
• Zone Alarm FREE and PRO versions
• Security Programs - Website with additional links for the security conscious individual

  Guard Against Email SPAM[ top ]

• Mailwasher- At the mail server level, MailWasher analyses each email and warns you if it is suspected junk mail or a virus by heuristic checking and filtering.
• McAfee SpamKiller - Stops spam from your mail inbox with advanced rule-based and list based filtering
• Spam Inspector - Stops Spam (plugin) for Outlook, Outlook Express, and AOL
• Mailshell SpamCatcher - Allows you to quickly and easily block 99% of spam.
• Mail Control - Personal E-mail Firewall
• Spam Butcher - Fuzzy logic anti-spam filter for POP3 accounts / Windows users

  Test Your PC[ top ]

• Anonymizer - Protect your privacy while you surf
• HackerWhacker - See your computer the way hackers do (portscan)
• Leak Test - Test your personal firewall to see if it leaks your private data to the Internet
• pcAudit - A program developed to simulate an attack by a "hacker".
• pcRemote - Remotely checks the ports most often used by a hacker to attack your computer.
• pcSuper Scanner (port scanner) ISA has developed a proprietary scanner that can test ALL of the 65,535 communication ports on your computer, checking for both client and server connection types.
• PestPatrol Port Checker - FREE - check ports for trojan activity
• Port Detective - FREE (port checker) Reports on port status: Open, Blocked, or In Use
• Sygate Quickscan - ONLINE (quick and accurate scan of your computer to detect open, closed, and blocked ports.)
• Sygate Stealthscan - ONLINE (uses various stealthing techniques to penetrate firewalls)
• Symantec Security Check - ONLINE (scan of your computer to check for security leaks)
• Shields Up! - Steve Gibson - Checks the security of your computer's connection to the Internet.

  Tutorials pertaining to Virus Safety, IRC Safety, and Privacy Issues[ top ]

• BCC in Email? What is it, and why is it important?
• Changing Win95/98 File Extensions
• IRC Safety - Starrie
• NetBIOS Names and Share Names
• Resetting my Homepage - Kermit
• Security: Let's Be Safe
• Security Tidbits Class - Hobbit
• Trojans, Viruses, Worms - What's the Difference?
• Using a Firewall - Kermit
• Using a Firewall
• How to disable or enable Windows Me System Restore
• How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore

We wish you well in your quest to remove virus, worm, or trojan infections from your computer. Please join us in #Beginner if you'd like additional help, and we will try our best to either help you, or will direct you towards other possible resources.