Security

EICAR test file EICAR test file- Provides a standardized test file for signature based virus detection software. This file can be used to verify the correct operation of antivirus software withou… Windows Startup Tasks Windows Startup Tasks- Massive listing of tasks that may be running on a Windows system at startup, including tasks which may be created by viruses, worms, spyware, and trojans Personal Home page - Ferrie, Peter Personal Home page - Ferrie, Peter- Various research papers on computer viruses comp.virus Newsgroup FAQs comp.virus Newsgroup FAQs- FAQs from the comp.virus newsgroup Examples of Malicious Computer Programs Examples of Malicious Computer Programs- Long essay that describes harm done by major computer viruses or worms, and discusses the nonexistent or lenient punishment for the author… Computer Virus Myths Computer Virus Myths- The canonical reference for computer virus myths, hoaxes, and urban legends. Virus or Hoax? Virus or Hoax?- Created to provide basic information about viruses. Links to major anti-virus companies, public services, software downloads, and updates. How Stuff Works: Computer Virus How Stuff Works: Computer Virus- Multipart tutorial describes how computer viruses work. Doug Muth's Anti-Virus Help Page Doug Muth's Anti-Virus Help Page- Independent site with FAQs, papers, and other antivirus resources. The WildList Organization International The WildList Organization International- Organization which maintains a list of computer viruses which are still found "in the wild". European Institute for Computer Anti-Virus Research (EICAR) European Institute for Computer Anti-Virus Research (EICAR)- Combines universities, industry, media, technical, security, and legal experts from civil and military government and … Softpanorama University Skeptical Antivirus page Softpanorama University Skeptical Antivirus page- A skeptical look at anti-virus protection. Team Anti-Virus Team Anti-Virus- An organization for independent anti-virus researchers to facilitate communication, collaboration, and public education. Publishes and links to many papers writte… RegRun Security Suite RegRun Security Suite- Registry monitor offering protection from trojans Anti-trojan.org Anti-trojan.org- Includes detailed information on trojans, startup methods, and default backdoor ports. Anti-Trojan Security News Anti-Trojan Security News- News and information for protecting from trojans, viruses and other malicious software. The Perfect Computer The Perfect Computer- Advice for novice users on which free anti-spyware software applications to install on their systems. Malware Domain List Malware Domain List- Featuring a list of malware-related sites plus a discussion forum on new threats. Spyware Sucks Spyware Sucks- News and analysis of emergent malware threats. Check Processes Check Processes- Online application that scans screenshots of the Windows Task Manager and analyzes listed processes for possible infections. Malwarebytes Malwarebytes- Service offering removal tools and prevention advice. What-is-exe Process Database What-is-exe Process Database- Directory of computer processes, including those associated with spyware applications. Trend Labs Anti-Malware Blog Trend Labs Anti-Malware Blog- A blog published by Trend Micro reporting on recent malware outbreaks and discovered software exploits. It Pays To Read License Agreements It Pays To Read License Agreements- Explains that if a person gets spyware and adware on his or her computer, it could be because he or she agreed to it. Vitalsecurity.org Vitalsecurity.org- A blog concerning spyware, malware, and mistakes that several of the big computer companies make. Spyware's Most Wanted Spyware's Most Wanted- Instructions for beginners on how to install and use the most common paid and free anti-spyware products. Wikipedia - Spyware Wikipedia - Spyware- A very detailed look at what spyware is, how it attaches itself to computers, and the common methods of prevention. AIM: Getting More than You Bargained For AIM: Getting More than You Bargained For- eSecurityPlanet columnist Ray Everett-Church says AOL's Instant Messenger software gives him more than he bargained for. Malware Help.org Malware Help.org- News article database featuring articles submitted by users about malicious software threats. ProcessLibrary ProcessLibrary- Windows processes listed by name; a resource for determining whether a particular process is necessary, superfluous or even harmful. Ben Edelman Ben Edelman- Doctoral student involved in spyware related research and investigations into associated unethical practices. Includes research papers, news, biography and presentati… Spyware Warrior Spyware Warrior- Blog of spyware news developments, testing results for anti-spyware products, details of rogue products and forums providing advice and support for people with sp… SecurityFocus SecurityFocus- Article about spyware keyloggers, how they work, how to remove them and prevention of keystroke capture. Spyware Removal Spyware Removal- Information and resources regarding spyware and how to remove it. Get up-to-date information and removal instructions regarding the latest spyware and adware thre… TeMerc Internet Countermeasures TeMerc Internet Countermeasures- Information on preventative measures, details of the malware community good guys and bad guys, and of specific spyware threats. Includes help foru… Doxdesk Doxdesk- Information on how to prevent infection, lists of reputable and rogue products, database of known parasites and glossary of terms. CEXX Org - Counterexploitation CEXX Org - Counterexploitation- Detailed descriptions of various spyware, adware, and other parasitic software. Includes instructions for removing many common and not-so-common sp… SANS Institute - Malware FAQ SANS Institute - Malware FAQ- Grouped by kind of malware: worms, exploit code and trojan horses. StopBadware.org StopBadware.org- Project being run by Harvard Law School, Oxford University and Consumer Reports WebWatch to develop a clearinghouse for research on badware and those who create a… Spyware Warrior: Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites Spyware Warrior: Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites- Products found to not provide proven, reliable anti-spyware protection or found to use unfair, deceptive, high pr… LiUtilities Windows Process Library LiUtilities Windows Process Library- Listing of processes commonly found on Windows systems, and their purpose. Includes a large directory of malicious processes with basic descri… The No More Ransom Project The No More Ransom Project- Free decryption tools for some ransomware variants and advice on how to stay safe. Trend Micro Trend Micro- Trend Micro offers free tools that actively protect you from Web threats. Scan your computer to find settings changed by spyware, malware or other unwanted programs. SurfRight SurfRight- Provider of HitmanPro - a software designed to detect and remove spyware and malware. EScan EScan- Security solution provider specializing in antivirus, antispam, content security and network intrusion prevention solutions. Loaris Loaris- Malicious computer software removal program. Sophos Ltd. Sophos Ltd.- Full line of network, endpoint and server data security solutions designed for business users with worldwide channel and technology partners. F-Secure F-Secure- Anti-virus and anti-intrusion software designed for both home and corporate users. The Center for Secure and Dependable Software(University of Idaho) The Center for Secure and Dependable Software(University of Idaho)- Hummer is a distributed component for any Intrusion Detection System ; Magpie is a hierarchical network of ligh… Common Intrusion Detection Framework (CIDF) Common Intrusion Detection Framework (CIDF)- Aims to develop protocols and application programming interfaces so that intrusion detection research projects can share information a…