Online Computer Security Resources

1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antivirus_software

The antivirus wiki page gives a great overview of the current antivirus trends and provides a starting place for general knowledge of what forms antivirus software can take and the different ways they can protect a computer.

2) http://antivirus.about.com/

About.com provides a really useful site that covers everything from security tips to descriptions of hoaxes and scams. Lots of easy to understand articles and a user friendly layout make it a valuable resource to check out.

3) http://www.komando.com/

Kim Komando provides excellent information about how to protect your computer. Her articles span many topics like being proactive in order to prevent computer problems, and the site also includes an active message board for questions and comments.

4) http://www.pcworld.com/article/97430-1/protect_your_pc.html

PC World has a lot of information on different topics concerning computers, but their extensive list of computer protection tools can be especially helpful. They go through a number of options and compare some of them on criteria such as effectiveness and ease of use.

5) http://www.spamlaws.com/

Spam protection, spyware removal, protection against identity theft, and antivirus software are all topics discussed on this website. There is also a very extensive glossary of internet and computer terms.

6) http://www.hoax-slayer.com/

This website includes a wide range of threats to PCs and how to avoid or solve them. It can also work as a database for quick or fast solutions to viruses and other malware.

7) http://www.timberwolfsoftware.com/avic/index.asp

Updated regularly to include recent threats and the newest available antivirus technology, this website gives a really good explanation of what viruses are and how they can harm your computer. It also describes some key techniques to protect data and help your computer recover after a virus.

8) http://www.freeantivirushelp.com/

Aside from links to download or buy many different antivirus software options, this website also includes details of networking issues and ways to update your computer to increase its level of protection.

9) http://www.felgall.com/index.html

Boasting free computer tech support, this webpage is full of instructions on how to protect or recover your computer as well as the answers to a number of frequently asked questions

10) http://www.firewallguide.com/overview.htm

The main goal of this website is to provide information on all the different threats to computers that exist on the internet, and the best ways to identify and solve those issues. Includes everything from checklists to how-to pages.

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