More Virus Information

Learn More About Viruses

Information Sites: The following sites provide extensive virus information including: what a virus is, how it can infect your computer, tips for preventing viruses and how you can recover from a virus attack. Also included is information on virus hoaxes.

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• Symantec Anti-Virus Research Center Symantec's virus site
• McAfee Virus Information McAfee's virus site
• Sophos Virus Information Sophos' virus site

Virus Definitions

Virus Defintions are available online from most manufacturers of anti-virus software.
Several of these are listed below.

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• Norton Anti-Virus Definitions (PC & Mac)
• Virex Definitions (Mac)
• VirusScan Definitions (Windows)
• AVG Definitions

Virus Hoaxes

Not all virus warnings are valid. There are many hoaxes out there. Research the suspected virus or contact the User Support Line (ext. 2111) before you attempt to alert others..

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• Virus Myths & Hoaxes
• Hoaxbusters

ITS Online Anti-Virus Resources

• Protect Yourself from Computer Viruses
• Purchasing and Installing Antivirus Software
• Virus Do's and Don'ts
• Virus and Spyware Resources