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	Computer virus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A computer virus behaves in a way similar to a biological virus, which spreads by inserting itself into living cells.
		Unlike biological viruses, computer viruses do not simply evolve by themselves, except in the cases where copying errors and recombination have led to actual evolution of computer viruses; however, these cases are very rare compared to the rapid generation of new malware by human programmers.
		Some virus scanners can also warn a user if a file is likely to contain a virus based on the file type; some antivirus vendors also claim the effective use of other types of heuristic analysis.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Computer_virus (4275 words)

	Computer virus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Thus, a computer virus behaves in a way similar to a biological virus, which spreads by inserting itself into living cells.
		A virus can only spread from one computer to another when its host is taken to the uninfected computer, for instance by a user sending it over a network or carrying it on a removable disk.
		And even earlier, in 1973, the phrase "computer virus" was used in the movie Westworld to describe a malicious program that emerged in the computer system of the theme park.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/C/Computer-virus.htm (4144 words)

	Trend Micro Hoax Encyclopedia, alerts
		Hoaxes are misleading, often false, information that have spread or are spreading – the most common channel of this spread being email.
		This hoax encyclopedia is a repository of common hoaxes and is dedicated to the fight against wasted time, bandwidth, and even finances.
		A hoax message will usually try to gain credibility by appearing to be based on sound technical standpoint or by referencing legitimate or legitimate-sounding organizations or individuals.
	www.trendmicro.com /vinfo/hoaxes/hoax.asp (370 words)

	McAfee Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Hoax virus warning messages are more than mere annoyances.
		After repeatedly becoming alarmed, only to learn that there was no real virus, computer users may get into the habit of ignoring all virus warning messages, leaving them especially vulnerable to the next real, and truly destructive, virus.
		Once it was known that this was a hoax, somebody began to distribute a destructive trojan horse (a trojan horse differs from a virus in that it does not reproduce itself) in a file named AOL4FREE, attached to the original hoax virus warning!
	vil.nai.com /VIL/hoaxes.asp (229 words)

	Computer Virus Hoaxes
		When the reader of the hoax e-mail is an emotional state (e.g., panic about the impending virus attack mentioned in the text of the hoax e-mail), the reader may be more likely to click on the attachment and become infected.
		A typical hoax in the 1990s warned the recipient that reading an e-mail with the specified subject line would infect their computers with a virus.
		The Computer Incident Advisory Capability (CIAC) at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, which is operated for the U.S. government's Department of Energy, has a website devoted to virus hoaxes.
	www.rbs2.com /choax.htm (3414 words)

	CERT/CC Computer Virus Resources
		If you are not familiar with computer viruses or do not know how to clean a computer virus from a computer, these FAQs are a good starting point.
		The WildList, a list of computer viruses found in the wild and reported by a diverse group of over 40 qualified volunteers, is made available free of charge by the organization.
		Some integrity checkers may be able to identify the virus that modified a file, but others may just be able to aleart you to the changes.
	www.cert.org /other_sources/viruses.html (950 words)

	Sophos describes hoaxes
		Virus hoaxes are false reports about non-existent viruses, often claiming to do impossible things.
		Unfortunately some recipients occasionally believe a hoax to be a true virus warning and may take drastic action (such as shutting down their network).
		Although we do provide information about some non-virus-related hoaxes, chain letters, scams and misunderstandings, the primary aim of this section of the website is to provide information about hoaxes which are virus-related.
	www.sophos.com /virusinfo/hoaxes (130 words)

	Computer Viruses (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Because computers can appear to function normally when infected, Microsoft advises you to run this tool even if your computer seems to be fine.
		These guidelines are designed to warn pupils of the risks associated with computer viruses, as well as assisting teachers in teaching school children about computer security.
		Virus and Content Control - MailScan for Windows offers in preview mode the ability to detect suspicious email attachments that can pose a threat to your network and computer systems MailScan for WIndows also has the ability to control content entering the network by scanning the subject and the headers of the Email.
	www.shambles.net /pages/staff/Virus (1652 words)

	Timeline of notable computer viruses and worms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This is a list of noteworthy computer viruses and worms.
		November: The SCA virus, a boot sector virus for Amigas appears, immediately creating a pandemic virus-writer storm.
		A program called Elk Cloner, written for Apple II systems, is credited with being the first computer virus to appear "in the wild"—that is, outside the single computer or lab where it was created.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/T/Timeline-of-notable-computer-viruses-and-worms.htm (444 words)

	HOAXBUSTERS Home Page
		While hoaxes do not automatically infect systems like a virus or Trojan, they are still time consuming and costly to remove from all the systems where they exist.
		Sending a copy of a cute message to one or two friends is not a problem but sending an unconfirmed warning or plea to everyone you know with the request that they also send it to everyone they know simply adds to the clutter already filling our mailboxes.
		Unfortunately, due to the high volume of e-mail that we receive, we are unable to reply to individual inquiries outside of the DOE community.
	hoaxbusters.ciac.org (435 words)

	Internet Hoaxes: PKZ300, Irina, Good Times, Deeyenda, Ghost
		We will also address the history behind virus hoaxes, how to identify a hoax, and what to do if you think a message is or is not a hoax.
		The only way to get rid of this virus is to completely reset all the modem registers by hand, but I haven't found a way to vaccinate a modem against the virus, but there is the possibility of building a subcarrier filter.
		It is this paranoia that fuels virus hoaxes.
	ciac.llnl.gov /ciac/bulletins/h-05.shtml (2486 words)

	Open Directory - Society: Folklore: Literature: Urban Legends: Computer Virus Hoaxes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Deadly AOL.exe Virus - Reports on how a joke took on a life of its own, and lots of AOL users deleted the sulfnbk.exe file from their hard drive.
		Hoax Warnings - Information source for new virus hoaxes and false alerts, with searchable virus and hoax description database.
		Hoaxes and Scares - Hoaxes listed by name and type, with policy to help prevent hoaxes from spreading.
	dmoz.org /Society/Folklore/Literature/Urban_Legends/Computer_Virus_Hoaxes (400 words)

	Computer Virus Hoaxes
		Like many other hoaxes, the message warns about a virus with the magical ability to infect your computer simply by reading an email message.
		A hoax telling you that your computer will be infected with a virus if you use the Alta Vista search engine.
		A hoax dating back to 1994 claiming that a message called "Good Times" will cause a virus when opened.
	www.hoaxkill.com /hoaxes.html (310 words)

	Computer Virus Information
		A Virus in a human is a cell that replicates itself and harms the bodies system, making you feel sick.
		A Computer virus is a piece of code (a small program) that can duplicate itself and spread via Floppy Disks, Networks and of course the Internet to many computers.
		Although it does move files around on your computer, It's main purpose was to replicate as fast as possible, by reading addresses from address books and sending itself to all those addresses.
	members.dodo.net.au /cooindaonline/computer/virus.html (950 words)

	Virus's worms, trojans MYOFB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This is a hoax that, like the SULFNBK.EXE Warning hoax, tries to persuade you to delete a legitimate Windows file from your computer.
		Learn about computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, hysteria, and the implications if you believe in them.
		You can also search a list of computer virus hoaxes & virus hysteria from A to Z.
	www.myofb.net /html/virus.cfm (80 words)

	McAfee - Virus Information
		Be prepared for the next scheduled virus payloads strike with the help of this comprehensive calendar.
		A virus is a manmade program or piece of code that causes an unexpected, usually negative, event.
		Computer Worms are viruses that reside in the active memory of a computer and duplicate themselves.
	us.mcafee.com /virusInfo?http://www.mcafee.com/anti-virus (237 words)

	McAfee.com - Virus Hoaxes
		Virus hoaxes are more than mere annoyances, as they may lead some users to routinely ignore all virus warning messages, leaving them vulnerable to a genuine, destructive virus.
		Next time you receive an urgent virus warning message, be sure to check the list of known virus hoaxes below.
		For example, AOL4FREE began as a hoax virus warning.
	vil.mcafee.com /hoax.asp (128 words)

	Messiah College: ITS Help Center
		A very common type of computer virus today is known as the "spoofing" virus.
		The virus steals your name from the address book of an infected PC and generates e-mail that bears your address as the sender.
		The Virus Information Center serves as a rich, up-to-the-minute resource, containing detailed information on viruses, worms, Trojans, and hoaxes, as well as valuable documentation on the implementation of comprehensive antivirus protection.
	www.messiah.edu /offices/its/help/computer_virus (514 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		This page is considered the industry standard information source for new virus hoaxes and false alerts.
		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.
		We've seen cases where e-mail systems have collapsed after dozens of users forwarded a false alert to everybody in the company.
	www.f-secure.com /news/hoax.htm (189 words)

	Computer Resource Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		There are several methods to identify virus hoaxes, but first consider what makes a successful hoax on the Internet.
		There are two known factors that make a successful virus hoax, they are: (1) technical sounding language, and (2) credibility by association.
		For example, the Good Times hoax says that "...if the program is not stopped, the computer's processor will be placed in an nth-complexity infinite binary loop which can severely damage the processor...".
	www.stanford.edu /group/partners/hoaxes.shtml (766 words)

	Recognizing virus hoaxes, Security Management
		The virus it refers to does not exist, and yet, this e-mail has been seen by up to millions of users and has been translated into several different languages.
		The virus is reported to cause horrifying, irreversible damage to your pc.
		The hoax may use technical language (either real or imagined) that the average user would not be familiar with.
	www3.ca.com /Solutions/Collateral.asp?CID=37733&ID= (611 words)

	FraudBureau.com - Computer Virus Hoaxes
		- (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.
		Some hoaxes are extremely widespread as they are mistakenly distributed by individuals and companies with the best intentions.
		- 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.
	www.fraudbureau.com /directory/m.php3/Computer_Virus_Hoaxes (400 words)

	Hoax Busters - the BIG LIST of Internet Hoaxes
		Virus Alert: There are several Windows e-mail worms currently making the rounds (such as MyDoom) which forge (spoof) the mail's originating address.
		It's worth noting that just because these are listed as hoaxes doesn't mean that a determined virus writer couldn't use the same name as one of these hoaxes on their infected file and send it out as an e-mail attachment (see Wobbler hoax below).
		If you are a first time visitor to Hoax Busters, or if you need help navigating the BIG LIST, please read the HELP file.
	www.hoaxbusters.org (462 words)

	MTPD Computer Safety (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Also, a new state law requires a motorist to move over or slow down when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle such as Police, Fire or EMS with their lights activated.
		Virus definitions and sources of information concerning common viruses and other malicious code threats affecting PC's, Mac's, Unix systems, and Wireless Devices, as well as active content threats exploiting browser and email security vulnerabilities.
		Truth About Computer Virus Myths and Hoaxes Learn about computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, and the implications if you believe in them.
	www.miamitwp.org /police/safety/safety_computer.htm (244 words)

	Panda Software - Virus Info
		Frequently, false virus warnings, known as hoaxes or jokes, circulate on the Internet.
		They are sent by e-mail with the aim of spreading false rumors and causing alarm among users.
		To confirm if you have received a false warning, search our directory of most common hoaxes or enter key words such as the subject of the message in our search engine.
	www.pandasoftware.com /virus_info/hoaxes (223 words)

	computer virus list and other computers related information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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	www.nethorde.com /computers/computer-virus-list.html (357 words)

	Vmyths.com- About Rob Rosenberger (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		He is one of the "original" virus experts from the 1980s, and the first to focus on virus hysteria.
		magazine says he "is merciless with self-appointed virus experts and the credulous publications that quote them." Rosenberger was one of only a dozen industry experts invited to the White House's first-ever antivirus summit meeting.
		His seminal book, The Virus Creation Labs, documents the insane early history of the antivirus world.
	www.vmyths.com /about/index.cfm (401 words)

	Vmyths.com- Truth About Computer Virus Myths & Hoaxes
		You can also search a list of computer virus hoaxes & virus hysteria from A to Z.
		And a New York senator hinted the U.S. should expel foreign Muslim computer science students as a proactive measure against cyber-terrorism...
		One of Russia's most recognizable (and controversial) virus experts dismisses the term "spyware" as a marketing gimmick...
	www.vmyths.com (357 words)

	New Sites Added refdesk.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Computer Virus Myths - Learn about computer virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, hysteria, and the implications if you believe in them.
		You can also search a list of computer virus hoaxes from A to Z. Listed at: Facts Subject Index
		Virus Encyclopedia - "The entries are sorted by the first letter of the virus name, plus a page for virus names which are numerical (#).
	www.refdesk.com /archives/5-20-01.html (478 words)

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