Computer Virus Information

Here are some resources about computer viruses, trojan horses, 'time bombs', etc.

THE GOLDEN RULES:
1. DON'T open ANY Attachments that you are not expecting.
"Curiousity killed the Computer"
2. Do NOT e-mail your password to anyone, including 'System Administrator'.
"My snake oil cures everything, wanna buy the brooklyn bridge too?"
3. DO get a good Anti-Virus Program and Keep it Up-To-Date.
"A Condom for Your Computer"
4. You ARE smarter than your computer, so learn how.
"Stupidity is Not inbred"
5. Panic: A sudden, overpowering terror.
"The sky is falling, The sky is..."


A 20 year Plague - A history of computer viruses.
CERT - Computer Emergency Response Team

CIAC - Computer Incident Advisory Center(U.S. DOE)

COAST - Computer Operations, Audit, and Security Technology

National Cyber Advisory System - Department of Homeland Security(US)

EICAR - European Institute for Computer Anti-Virus Research

SANS - System Administration, Networking, and Security Institute

The WildList Organization International


Important: Microsoft Corporation does NOT send attachments with their e-mails!
WiredSafety - Internet safety, help and education organization

Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC)


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