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Find it all in one place. Use this directory to find tools and information about protecting your computer from viruses, worm and malware.  This listing is updated frequently, so be sure to Bookmark this Page for future reference.

2009 AntiVirus Software Review Product Comparisons
Today’s computer viruses are more sophisticated and aggressive than ever. Thankfully, with antivirus software, you can confidently keep your data safe and your computer free of infection.

Free Tools & Resources

Detection and Removal Tools  
Open Directory Project (ODP or DMOZ) directory links to helpful resources

Spyware Blacklist
Provided by SpywareKilla
Comprehensive listing of Spyware includes known and confirmed, possible and questionable cookies.

Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition 8.0
Provided by Download.com

Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.6.0
Provided by Internet Security

McAfee FreeScan
Provided by McAfee
McAfee FreeScan helps you detect thousands of viruses on your computer.

PC Pitstop
Provides free PC scan and analysis for many problems. Offers fixes and advice. Also recommends virus and spyware scans.

Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites
Provided by Spyware Warrior
"Rogue/Suspect" means that these products are of unknown, questionable, or dubious value as anti-spyware protection.

Symantec Security Response
Provided by Symantec
Latest virus threats and security advisories.

Articles

Microsoft - Protect your Computer
Provided By Microsoft
4 steps to protect your computer

About Phishing
Everyone talks about Phishing these days - usually emails that are trying to look like coming from your bank or another online service you may use, but are really just a good fake to lead you into entering your secret login or credit card data onto a suspicious fake website.

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