April 2004 — EduHound Extra
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Computer Virus Protection
- Symantec's Virus Encyclopedia
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html
Symantec's site provides a synopsis of the latest virus-related threats, including information on risk, threat names, day the threat was identified, and day a virus definition was added to protect against the threat. - Safe Computing Guide
www.trendmicro.com/en/security/general/guide/overview.htm
Trend Micro offers a step-by-step online guide to help you keep using today's advanced computer information access technology without falling prey to viruses and other malicious code. - VirusList.com
www.viruslist.com
This site bills itself as "the biggest virus encyclopedia," covering everything from hoaxes, new viruses with descriptions, warnings and advice, new technologies, events, as well as online comment and discussion forums. - Virus Information Library
www.networkassociates.com/us/security/vil.htm
Network Associates' site provides detailed information on where viruses come from, how they infect your system, the names of viruses, as well as current threats and how to remove them from your system. - Computer Virus Timeline
www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0872842.html
This Information Please site has a comprehensive timeline of viruses, starting in 1949 when theories for self-replicating programs were first developed. The site also offers tips on protecting yourself from computer viruses.
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Judith B.Rajala, President and Founder of EduHound.com, "Computer Virus Protection," T.H.E. Journal, 4/1/2004, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/16713
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