Computer Virus Hoaxes
Computer Virus Hoaxes Links
- Vmyths (formerly Computer Virus Myths and Hoaxes) A definitive resource for computer virus myths, hoaxes, and fraud, with historical data, theories on the spread of virus myths, and descriptions of popular virus misconceptions.
- Trend Micro Hoax Encyclopedia Information about hoaxes. Includes hoax database searchable by name or keyword.
- Hoax Kill Intended to help you find out what Internet hoaxes are and what to do about them. Once enough people have become aware of hoaxes, the problem will hopefully disappear.
- Symantec AntiVirus Research Center SARC - Virus Hoaxes - Although there are thousands of viruses discovered each year, there are still some that only exist in the imaginations of the public and the press. This is the comprehensive list of viruses that DO NOT EXIST, despite rumor of their creation and distribution.
- Virus Bulletin Hoax Listing By the international publication on computer virus prevention, recognition and removal. Explains virus hoaxes and what to do with them.
- IBM Virus Hoax Alerts
- Biola University - Student Page Goodtimes virus is a hoax.
- Computer Virus Hoaxes Web site links for Myths, Alerts and Hoaxes.
- Indiana University Computer Support Knowledge Base Famous virus hoaxes Good Times, Irina, Penpal greetings, Deeyenda, Join the Crew, Returned Mail, and Win a Holiday.
- Hype or Hot at International Computer Security Association. Information on which security issues are real and which are not.
- Stiller Research Widespread Virus Myths
- Indiana University Computer Support Knowledge Base What should I do if I receive a computer virus alert message via e-mail?
- Security Information Center - Hoax Warnings Hoax warnings are typically scare alerts started by malicious people and passed on by innocent users who think they are helping the community by spreading the warning. Site has a thorough list of hoax warnings.
- CIAC Internet Hoaxes Official site of the CIAC, a division of the U.S. Dept. of Energy which presents advisories of hoaxes.
- Fraud Bureau - Hoaxes Pocus Learn about virus hoaxes and review top hoaxes on the net.
- Good Times Virus Hoax FAQ Extensive review of Good Times Virus Hoax. Includes foreign language additions for Spanish and French
- Lies, Damn Lies and ICQ Messages Humorous and occasionally sarcastic analysis of the rumor messages passed on Mirabilis's popular ICQ pager.
- The AOL.exe Virus Reports on how a joke took on a life of its own, and lots of AOL users deleted the file from their hard drive.
- McAfee Virus Hoax Center The Virus Hoax Center is part of the Virus Library containing sections on Joke Programs, Trojans and web viruses.
- The Truth About E-mail Viruses This is a great resource page for e-mail virus hoaxes. Includes a listing of current hoaxes and lots of useful information in a well-written, easy-to-understand format. By Eric Gerlitz.
- Sophos describes hoaxes and scares Virus hoaxes are false reports about non-existent viruses that cause concern amongst those unfamiliar with how viruses work. Some hoaxes are extremely widespread as they are mistakenly distributed by individuals and companies with the best intentions.
- Truth Or Fiction When you get emails with warnings, virus alerts, inspirational stories, business opportunities, and pleas for help, check them out to see if they are true.
- University of Michigan Virus Busters Hoaxes, Hooey, and Hogwash as explained by Information Technology Division staff members at the University of Michigan.
- Hoax Warnings by F-Secure Corp. (formerly Data Fellows) This page is considered the industry standard information source for new virus hoaxes and false alerts. Searchable Virus & Hoax Description Database.
- Common E-mail Hoaxes A list of some of the more popular and famous internet hoaxes, urban legends, and rumors.
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