A computer virus is a program designed to spread itself by first infecting executable files or the system areas of hard and floppy disks and then making copies of itself. Viruses usually operate without the knowledge or desire of the computer user. http://www.faqs.org/faqs/computer-virus/new-users/
The following are links to sites which specialize in viruses.
| Cert.org | CERT Coordination Center Computer Virus Resources |
| Symantec Security Response | Expanded threat list |
| Trend Micro | Security Information Virus Alerts |
| VIRUSLIST.COM | List of viruses and news discussions |
| McAfee's Virus Threats | McAfee AVERT (Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team) gives comprehensive details |
| Yahoo News | Yahoo virus news, opinions, editorials, and articles |
| Symantec.com | Learn more about viruses and worms |
| Microsoft | Microsoft TechNet HotFix and Security Bulletin Service |
| Microsoft Security and Privacy | Important announcements and information geared toward IT professionals, developers, home and business |
| Timeline | Computer virus timeline beginning in 1949 |
| IBM Research | IBM's Antivirus research page |
| Virus Encyclopedia | AVP Virus Encyclopeia continually updated since April 1996 |
| howstuffworks.com | How Computer Viruses Work |
| Teachers | Hoaxes | Viruses | Security Policies |
| Security Information | Hacking | Glossary | Certifications |
Created by Kelly S. Wright, July 2003
