Anti-Virus Software

A searchable database of virus descriptions, from the provider of F-Secure range of anti-virus software.

Long essay that describes harm done by major computer viruses or worms, and discusses the nonexistent or lenient punishment for the authors or distributors of these malicious programs.

Combines universities, industry, media, technical, security, and legal experts from civil and military government and law enforcement as well as privacy protection organizations whose objectives are to unite non-commercial efforts against writing and proliferation of malicious code like computer viruses or Trojan Horses, and against computer crime and fraud.

Provides a standardized test file for signature based virus detection software. This file can be used to verify the correct operation of antivirus software without unnecessary exposure to viruses.

Independent site with extensive FAQs, papers, and other antivirus resources.

Information to help computer users learn how to protect computers from viruses and hackers.

Paper which examines in detail the problem of computer viruses as they relate to Unix and Unix-like systems.

The canonical reference for computer virus myths, hoaxes, and urban legends.

Virus information from makers of e-Trust Antivirus (formerly known as InoculateIT).

Computer Associates alphabetical virus database. Searchable with clear descriptions of common viruses.