- Links to Virus related WebSites -

http://www.sarc.com - Symantec's official website, home of the Norton Internet Security Suite. This particular site offers a definitive virus index, with removal instructions, and plenty of information about every individual virus and its variants. This site is fantastic for virus research.

IT Safe- IT Safe is an official government controlled website that is designed to deal with the growing issue of on-line security threats including virus alerts. This website is worth bookmarking for future browsing.

http://www.teamanti-virus.org/index.html - Very detailed website with lots of on-line publications and information on the specifics of Viruses and Anti-Virus software, how it is made, and how it works. If you wish to know the behind the scenes programming and software structures, this is an ideal website.

http://www.faqs.org/faqs/computer-virus/faq/ - 80+ questions you may ask about viruses. If you are thinking it, it is probably listed here. There are lots of definitions of viruses and other attacks included on this site. It is heavily text based though and will take a good while to read through the whole lot. However an index is provided which lists all the questions included in the FAQ.

http://virusall.com/ - Website concentrating on Hoax Viruses. Also has details database and updates on real virus threats.

http://wsj.consumersearch.com/computers/antivirus_software/reviews.html - Several published articles and reviews of security software by large reputable companies such as PC World. This is a good place to get an idea of which software works better in certain situations.

http://www.jmu.edu/computing/info-security/engineering/issues/remote.shtml - A website which provides lots of information on Trojans, including descriptions and prevention methods. Also offers a Trojan removal tool.

http://www.frame4.com/php/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=1 - Another on-line Trojans paper with lots of information relating to this threat.

- Links to Firewall related WebSites -

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/firewall.htm - Exhaustive site giving detailed information into how Firewalls works. Lots of information stored on this site. Aside from the firewall information, the site is loaded with explanations into how many things function. This site is well worth book marking.

http://www.firewallguide.com/ - A site with many detailed links to information sites providing content for all security issues. Links to articles, reviews and comparisons are provided. Lots of information on niche products too, such as PDA security. Definitely worth a click.

- Links to Spyware related WebSites -

http://www.spywareguide.com/ - Detailed information on Spyware, Adware and Parasiteware. Also includes a search function, which holds a database of Spyware programs and utilities and company names that use Spyware. If you think you have some software on your computer and you are suspicious that it may be Spyware, try searching on it here. Also includes some minor information on Firewalls and Anti-Virus products.

http://www.webroot.com/spywareinformation?rc=266&ac=594 - A link to a lot of detailed Spyware specific problems, with detection and removal techniques. Very good information with regards to spyware.

http://www.comparespywareremovers.com/ - Exactly what the domain suggests, this site compares the top 5 Spyware removal tools. This site is worth a look whether you have Spyware protection or not. It is easy to read and all the information is presented on the one page reducing browsing time.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/home/index.html - The download page of Spybot Search and Destroy which was voted as one of the best free Spyware removal tools. There are also some product reviews for download managers and file sharing applications and the like. If you do not have any Spyware protection, this product available for download is highly recommended.

- Links to Spam related WebSites -

http://www.hostedscripts.com/scripts/antispam.html - Exceptional website in the fight against spam. This site creates a loop that it forever adding junk mail addresses to the spam lists. Read the web page, there is very little to take in, and add a link to the site if you have a web site of your own.

http://www.private.org.il/harvest.html - Very comprehensive guide into how spam lists obtain the e-mail addresses. Lots of information to read with plenty of links to related sites,

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/email/fightspam.mspx - Microsoft's official guide to preventing spam.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/online/inbox.htm - Federal Trade Commission website. Governmental website with guidelines and information on spam.

- Miscellaneous Security WebSites-

http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/ - This site is a heavy-duty security specialist website. You will need a large amount of IT experience to understand the majority of information published here. However, there is a large amount of information available.

http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm - Virus test file available for download. It was only created mid 2003 so it is a bit out of date, but it is still useful. The program only simulates a virus and the site explains the file is without the actual threat of any dangerous payload

http://www.misec.net/trojansimulator/ - A Trojan simulator test file available for download that you can run on your PC to see how well your Anti-Virus scanner protects you against Trojans. Again, the site explains that this is only a simulator and has no dangerous payload