EICAR test file
- http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
- Provides a standardized test file for signature based virus detection software. This file can be used to verify the correct operation of antivirus software without unnecessary exposure to viruses.
European Institute for Computer Anti-Virus Research (EICAR)
- http://www.eicar.org/
- Combines universities, industry, media, technical, security, and legal experts from civil and military government and law enforcement as well as privacy protection organizations whose objectives are to unite non-commercial efforts against writing and proliferation of malicious code like computer viruses or Trojan Horses, and against computer crime and fraud.
Secunia - Virus Information
- http://secunia.com/virus_information/
- Collects virus information from multiple anti-virus vendors, and the collected information is grouped and indexed. When certain conditions are met virus alerts are generated and can be emailed.
Team Anti-Virus
- http://www.teamanti-virus.org/
- An organization for independent anti-virus researchers to facilitate communication, collaboration, and public education. Publishs and links to many papers written by independent researchers.
Trend Virus Encyclopedia
- http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/
- Trend Micro issues regular advisories regarding new viruses, including a guide to avoiding them in the first place. Site covers risk factor of the newest viruses. lists top ten virus and offers a security alert archive.
Virus Hoax
- http://www.virushoax.net
- A website dedicated to providing valuable information about internet and computer security, and a central location for finding out about current threats.
Virus or Hoax?
- http://virusall.com/
- Created to provide basic information about viruses. Links to major anti-virus companies, public services, software downloads, and updates.
VirusList.com
- http://www.viruslist.com
- Permanently replenishing information about new viruses. Mechanisms of breeding and operation, detailed analysis of algorithms of viruses. Methods to guard against computer viruses.
