Also see: Hoax Encyclopedia | Virus Encyclopedia | Repair Center | News Briefs | Glossary | Infected Attachments | Prevention Center
What is a virus? Trojan? Worm? A quick trip to the online glossary will tip you off to what all those confusing terms mean.
http://antivirus.about.com/library/glossary/blglossary.htm
Is your new computer protected? A new computer is full of old security holes. Don't think that pre-installed antivirus software is going to help you either. Visit the New Computer Center to discover the steps you need to take to protect yourself.
http://antivirus.about.com/library/blnew.htm
What's happening today? Keep abreast of virus outbreaks, latest hoaxes, and security industry news. Read the latest articles on timely topics.
http://antivirus.about.com/library/weekly/mpreviss.htm
Email - a virus conveyor belt. Email has become the preferred medium for viruses. Just as messages can travel the globe in seconds, a virus piggy-backed to an email can enjoy the same speed. Not all viruses travel as attachments, either. Some are embedded within the email message. Just by reading the email, you can become infected. The Email Help Center provides a step-through guide of changes to make to protect your email from viruses.
http://antivirus.about.com/library/blemail.htm
An Ounce of Prevention Take a tour throught the Free Prevention Center, getting a second opinion online virus scan, an online check for exposed security vulnerabilities, and more.
http://antivirus.about.com/library/blprevent.htm
Can't get rid of a virus? Some viruses are particularly stubborn and may require some manual intervention above that of an antivirus scanner. Visit the Repair Center for removal tips geared to specific threats.
http://antivirus.about.com/library/bldownld.htm
Hoax or Virus? Before you forward that warning, check it out first in the Hoax Encyclopedia.
Virus Encyclopedia. Descriptions of current and some of the more common viruses.
A little something extra... Some viruses automatically send themselves out as an attached file. The email usually comes from someone you know. Before you're tempted to open that attachment, cross-reference the name in the Attachment Center.
http://antivirus.about.com/library/blenhoax.htm
http://antivirus.about.com/library/blency.htm
http://antivirus.about.com/library/attachments/blenext.htm
