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Frequently Asked Questions
about computer viruses

Current virus warnings (18/01/2010)

• W32/Confickr.worm

Current version of McAfee

• VirusScan version:
  - 8.7i Enterprise (2000/XP/Vista/7)
• Virus definitions: 4.0.6617
• Created on: 11 February 2012
• Scan engine: 4.4.00

Current version of Virex

• Virex 8.6.1: 17 January 2010

Specialized tools/references

• Stinger (McAfee)
• Removal Tools (Symantec)

• SuperDAT file (sdatxxxxx.exe)

• Windows security

Current virus and hoax warnings at VUB/ULB (18/01/2010)

About viruses and hoaxes

"How to in McAfee" Guide

"How to in Virex" Guide

Virus Definitions

• McAfee Avert Labs Threat Library
• Norton's Virus Encyclopedia
• F-Secure's Security Center

Virus Hoax References

• http://vil.nai.com/vil/hoaxes.aspx (Network Associates)
• http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/hoax.html (Symantec)
• www.f-secure.com/virus-info/hoax/ F-Secure
• http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/
• http://www.kumite.com/myths

FAQ References

• comp.virus (VIRUS-L) faq
• alt.comp.virus faq
• alt.comp.virus mini-faq

Virus Newsgroups

• comp.virus
• alt.comp.virus