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The list below contains links to other resources available on the web for students of this class.

• Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

• Windows Update Service (Start – All Programs – Windows Update)

• Microsoft TechNet 5 Minute Security Advisor  - an excellent source for additional information on computer and network security.

• Microsoft Security Newsletter for Home Users - At this link you can sign up for a free, monthly e-mail newsletter that's packed with valuable information to help you protect your home computer. This newsletter provides practical security tips for you and your family, useful resources and links, and a forum for you to provide feedback and ask security-related questions.

• MSN Toolbar - One of the best free pop-up blockers.

• Google Toolbar –   Another good pop-up blocker.

• 80 Super Security Tips - courtesy of PC Magazine.

• Microsoft Outlook 2003 - This e-mail program is available as a stand alone purchase on my software web site for $70.46.

• Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite - special offer for my students, save $10.

• Copy of the Class Handout.

Security Related Websites

• Virustotal – http://www.virustotal.com  Virustotal offers a free service for scanning suspicious files using several antivirus engines.

• Zone Labs Security Response Center - The Zone Labs Security Response Center serves as a rich, up-to-the-minute resource, containing detailed information on viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and hoaxes, as well as valuable documentation on the implementation of comprehensive antivirus protection and Internet security.

• Symantec Support

• McAfee Support

• Trend Micro Support

• Download.com - All the security software discussed in this class is available at this site.

• Major Geeks - another great download site.

• Castle Cops – http://www.castlecops.com  Home of Hijack This!  If you find yourself using this tool, you will need to visit this web site for guidance.

• Spyware Removal News - removal instructions

• SpyAny.com  -  for a comprehensive list of spyware removal instructions

• Nick's Computer Security - removal help

• Stop Badware – http://www.stopbadware.org  StopBadware.org is a "Neighborhood Watch" campaign aimed at fighting badware (adware and spyware).  Harvard Law School's Berkman Center for Internet & Society and Oxford University's Oxford Internet Institute are leading this initiative with the support of several prominent tech companies, including Google, Lenovo, and Sun Microsystems. Consumer Reports WebWatch is serving as an unpaid special advisor.

   

Security CD  

I have compiled a CD that contains my favorite freeware security solutions.  While the software is freely available on the Internet, I am making it available on CD for $5, to cover production costs.  The CD contains the following solutions

• Anti-virus Removal Tools - When upgrading or changing anti-virus products, you first have to uninstall the existing anti-virus software.  When this doesn't happen completely, it can be impossible to install the new version or product or even reinstall the old product.  Use these tools to remove McAfee or Norton Anti-virus.

  • McAfee Removal Tool

  • Symantec Norton Removal Tool

• AntiVir Personal (freeware) - antivirus

• CWShredder (freeware) - removes the pernicious Cool Web Search tool bar.

• Google Toolbar (pop up blocker)

• Hijack This!  (freeware) - removes Trojans, spyware and browsers exploits at the registry level.  Using this tool involves some risk to your system, follow the instructions at http://www.castlecops.com

• McAfee Removal Tool

• MSN Toolbar (pop-up blocker)

• MS Baseline Security Analyzer (free)

• MS Malicious Software Removal Tool

• MS Windows Defender  - spyware remover (free beta 2

• SpyBot Search and Destroy - a great spyware removal and blocking tool

• WinZip 8.1 (trial) - some of the software is in zip files, this will unzip them.

• Zone Alarm Firewall (free version)

• Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite 15 Day Trial

• Zone Alarm $10 Electronic Coupon (hyperlink)

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