Computer Security and Virus Information

Please make sure that your computers are protected against computer viruses and worms (especially windows operating systems). Below are some links for information and software to help you in protecting your computer

Virus

General information about viruses - CERT® Coordination Center , Computer Associates, Virus Bulletin

Virus Hoax Information - McAfee

Free Virus protection software for personal use for windows operating systems only - Grisoft

Free virus scan software for windows - Stinger

Keep your computer up to date with the latest security patches

If you're running Windows XP or Windows 2000, you can use the "Automatic Updates" panel in Control Panel to keep up-to-date automatically.

Everybody else, be sure to check update.microsoft.com on a regular basis.

Anti-Spyware - Spybot

Anti-Adware - Ad-Aware

Run a firewall - Windows XP has an integrated one. Another is ZoneAlarm at http://www.zonelabs.com/ . If you use Citrix, make sure you are aware that the firewall can interfere with it. See FAQs Citrix