This thread has been created in an attempt to showcase the latest if not all virii,with high alerts.This way maybe some of us can be saved from an attack.
General Security Best Practices
Most worm /virus’s have a nice way of saying that the virus could not be deleted/found when u run a removal tool.If thy really are there,this message will not be displayed when u do it the second time .
All the viruses threats will most probably be updated at the following sources
Virus Threat Centre Kaspersky Lab
Norton
Mcafee
Other 3rd party sites,AV sites
**Microsoft Security Resources: **
•The Microsoft TechNet SecurityWeb site provides additional information about security in Microsoft products.
•Microsoft Software Update Services
•Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
•Windows Update
•Windows Update Catalog: To know how to download updates from the WUC , see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 323166.
•Office Update
Virus Nomenclature
Generally, the prefix of a virus identifies the platform it targets. Here is a list of what some common prefixes and what they mean:
Free Online Virus Scans
There are a number of websites that can scan your machine for viruses over the Internet as well as check files.
Kaspersky Online file scan
Panda ActiveScan
RAV online file scan
HouseCall by Trend Micro
More freeware
15 Free Firewalls
15 Free Anti spam software
Stress Busters
If you’r among the bold whod like o check if your computer can be hacked or has any security holes try the security analysis site
Shields -up!
