Information on virus, malware and spyware
* The following links are to virus, malware and spyware databases created for the sole purpose of protecting your computer.

+ Symantec
+ Panda
+ Websense Security Labs
+ Secunia
+ Doxdesk
+ PestPatrol Syware Guide
+ Sophos
+ Link Scanner Lite

   Online virus Scanners.
* The following links are online scanners that scan your PC for viruses.

+ Panda
+ eTrust Antivirus Scanner
+ TrendMicro HouseCall
+ Kasperksy Online
+ Online Malware Scanner

   Free Virus / Spyware / Ad-aware Removal Tools
* The following links are useful free removal tools that clean your computer of viruses, spyware and ad-aware. Please use carefully and at your own risk. Most of these programs are safe but some can damage your computer if not used properly.

   Virus
+ BitDefender
+ Alwil Avast
+ Grisoft AVG
+ Symantec
+ McAfee Stinger
+ Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
+ Brute Force Uninstaller
+ HijackThis

   Spyware
+ Microsoft Windows Defender
+ Spybot Search & Destroy
+ Spyware Blaster
+ Spyware Doctor
+ AVG Anti-Spyware
+ SmitFraudFix

   Ad-Aware
+ Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE
+ CCleaner

   Free Firewalls
* The following links are free firewalls that help protect your computer from hackers and security flaws.

+ Zone Labs
+ Sygate
+ Sunbelt (nb no longer free))
+ Outpost Firewall

   Microsoft Security Information
* The following are free Microsoft links on Security Information resources.

+ Security Updates
+ Security and Privacy
+ IE Security and Maintenance
+ Security at Home, FAQ's and Updates for all
+ TechNet Security and Resource center
+ Windows XP SP2 Support Center
+ Microsoft Network Security Hotfix Checker

   Overclocking video card Tools
* The following links are free Overclocking Tools for Nvidia and ATI video cards. Please use these programs at your own risk. These programs have the potential to damage your video card if not used properly.

+ ATI - ATI Tool
+ Nvidia - Coolbits