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Computer Virus Resource Links

General information on viruses

VIRUS-L/comp.virus FAQ - Definitions section contains basic information about computer viruses and related phenomena.
alt.comp.virus FAQ - frequently asked questions from another virus-related newsgroup
Symantec Virus Info Database (Symantec is the distributor of the SAM virus detection package)
SpyWareInfo - web site on spyware, adware, and other annoyances that sometimes come disguised as useful things.

Hoaxes

Computer Virus Myths - Rob Rosenberger, home of the Computer Virus Hysteria Awards.
Computer Incident Advisory Capability - HoaxBusters - provided by the Department of Energy.
Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (First) - look here to see who the reputable purveyors of warnings about viruses and other security problems are.
Urban Legends from About.com
Hoax list from Symantec Anti-virus

Spyware

Lavasoft - home of AdAware
Spybot Search and Destroy - free tool for removing spyware
PC Hell - general site for troubleshooting PC problems, but with extensive virus/spyware removal material
Spychecker.com - home of various spyware related software, including Hijackthis

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