Viruses, Hoaxes and Scams

Computer viruses, as well as hoaxes and scams, can seemingly run rampant on the Internet. Use these links to find the latest virus information, as well as instructions for removing the most common viruses threatening your computer. You will also find information on hoaxes and scams, software to filter them, as well as tips on how to avoid them in the first place.

Symantec: Security Response Free Security Check Hoaxes		Federal Trade Commission: Bureau of Consumer Protection What are Dot-Cons? Top Ten Dot-Cons File a Complaint
McAfee: AVERT: Virus Alerts & Information Security Advice Center Virus Hoaxes		U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission: The Internet and Online Trading Complaint Center
Other: CIAC Hoaxbusters Computer Emergency Response Team Microsoft- Recognizing Phishing Scams and Fraudulent E-mails  National Consumers League ND State Attorney General - Consumer Information Truth or Fiction United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team Vmyths.com		Virus-Protection Software: Network Associates: McAfee Symantec: Norton Trend Micro Sophos