Below are links to sites which can provide you with the latest virus information and sites which can help you determine if that latest e-mail you received saying "forward this to everyone you know" is for real or just another Internet Hoax. Links in the General Security Information section will help you determine how safe you "really" are on-line and if your privacy is being invaded by spyware.

Ad-aware - Freeware Program that Scans Your Computer for Known Spyware Advertising Systems and Safely Removes Them

Free Browser Checkup - Series of Audits Designed to Test & Fix Your Browser's Security Vulnerabilities. Only MS Internet Explorer is Supported.

Free Secure File/Disk Deletion Tools - Destructively Delete or Wipe Data in Files/Disk. Helpful When Selling or Giving Away Your Old Computer.

Home Network Security - Security Risks & Countermeasures Associated with Internet Connectivity. Topics Include: What is a Firewall, What does Antivirus Software do, E-mail Borne Viruses, Hidden File Extensions, etc.

Home PC Firewall Guide - Basic Information About and Independent, Third-Party Reviews of Internet Security and Privacy Products for Home, Telecommuter, and SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) End-Users

Microsoft Security Alert Notification - Sign Up to Get Notified Right Away via E-Mail of Important Security Updates

OptOut - Internet Spyware Detection and Removal

PC Flank - Make Sure You're Protected on All Sides with 6 Free On-line Tests: Quick Test, Advanced Port Scanner, Stealth Test, Browser Test, Trojans Test, and Exploits Test

Privacy Analysis - Check the Privacy of Your Internet Connection Free

Security Pipeline -Breaking News, Security Alerts, Reviews, Product Announcements, In-Depth Product Research Tools, Expert Advice & Analysis, Insights into Industry Trends, and Hands-On How-To Details Related to Security.

Shields UP! - Free Quick Check of the SECURITY of YOUR Computer's Connection to the Internet

Spychecker - Is it Freeware or Spyware? Check with this Online Spyware Lookup Database

SpywareInfo - Tools & Knowledge to Protect Your Privacy from Spyware, Adware, and Corporate & Government Surveillance

Spyware-Guide - Online Guide Provides Information About Spyware, Adware & Anti-Spy Software

Stay Safe Online - National Cyber Security Alliance Provides Needed Information to Secure Your Home or Small Business Computer

StopBadware.org - An Online "Neighborhood Watch." Watches for Malicious Web Sites and Catalogs Such Sites & Applications. Has List of Badware. Joined with Google to Warn Users about Blacklisted Sites.

TeMerc Internet Countermeasures - Helpful Tips & Advice about Adware, Spyware, Malware, Hijacker and Other Vulnerabilities. Plainly Explained Information for the Home User Regarding Internet Security.

Viruslist.com - All about Internet Security. Answers to Questions about Viruses, Malware, and other Computer Vulnerabilities.

avast! Home - Free Antivirus Program with Free Updates from Czechoslovakian ALWIL Software for Non-Profit Home PC Users. Has On-Demand, On-Access, and E-mail Scanners.

AVG Anti-Virus System - AVG 7 Free Edition with Free Updates Available for Personal Use. Has Resident Shield, E-Mail Scanner, Internal Virus Database, Scheduler, Update Manager, Shell Extension, & Virus Vault.

AntiVir Personal Edition - Free for Private & Individual Use. Detects & Removes More Than 50,000 Viruses. Internet-Update Wizard for Easy Updating.

Central Command - Antivirus Software (30 day Trial), Virus Info, Free Online Virus Scan, Free Detection & Removal Tools for the Top Viruses.

eSafe Desktop - Comprehensive Security Product with Sandbox Anti-Vandal, Anti-Virus, Personal Firewall, and Resource Protection Modules. Sixty day Evaluation Trial.

F-Secure Computer Virus Info Center - Up-To-Date Virus Description Database

F-PROT - Antivirus Software (Free DOS & Linux Versions, Windows Trial Version) and Virus Info

McAfee Anti-Virus Center - Virus Information Library, Virus Glossary, Virus Calendar and More

Panda Virus Control Center - Virus Encylopedia, Virus Hoaxes, Virus Alerts, & Free Active Scan for Viruses

Sophos Anti-Rootkit - Free Anti-Rootkit Software, Finds & Removes any Rootkit (Malicious Object: Process, File, Registry Key, Network Port) that is Hidden on Your Computer.

Sophos Anti-Virus - Antivirus Software (30 day Trial) and Virus Info (Analyses, Scares, & Hoaxes)

Symantec AntiVirus Research Center - Information and Protection Plus the Latest Hot Topics

Trend Micro HouseCall - Free On-Line Virus Scan

Computer Virus Myths - Comprehensive Resource for Computer Virus Myths & Hoaxes

Hoax Du Jour - Source for Checking Out Internet Hoaxes

Hoaxkill.com - Service for Getting Rid of Hoaxes

Scambusters.org - Urband Legends: Don't Believe Everything You Read

Snopes.com - Urban Legends, Netlore/Faxlore, Fractured Facts and More

Urban Legends and Folklore - Check out Current Net Hoaxes Here