Virus Information and Solution Vendors
Authentium Home of
ESP and Command AV
Authentium is a security solution world leader.
Avast
avast! antivirus software is based on the ALWIL Software Virus, Worm and
Trojan horse scanning technology since 1988. The avast! antivirus portfolio
includes a number of products, providing effective protection at all levels
- from PDAs to large networks.
AVG by
Grisoft
Grisoft was founded in 1991 in the Czech Republic by software developer Jan
Gritzbach. The founding of a high-tech company specializing in the
development of anti-virus software was a natural progression for Mr
Gritzbach, whose own interests in the field began in 1988, when he began
developing programs specialized in protecting computers from mobile
malicious code. Since its founding, the main focus of the company continues
to be innovation in the detection of, and protection for computers from
viruses!
Bitdefender by
Softwin
Computer Associates
Virus Information Center
The Virus Information Center serves as a rich, up-to-the-minute resource,
containing detailed information on viruses, worms, Trojans, and hoaxes, as
well as valuable documentation on the implementation of comprehensive
antivirus protection. CA’s eTrust Threat Analysis and Response Global
Emergency Team (TARGET) monitor around-the-clock to defend against the
damaging effects a virus outbreak could cause.
F-Secure Security
Solutions
One of the most respected names in anti-virus and security solutions in the
world, F-Secure offers a comprehensive product line ranging from a desktop
personal edition to enterprise solutions.
McAfee
McAfee is a world leading security Application Service Provider (ASP) that
hosts Web-based applications including anti-virus software and an extensive
virus information library.
MessageLabs
MessageLabs is a Managed Service Provider (MSP) specializing in e-mail
security. Their revolutionary SkyScan portfolio of services enable customers
to be protected from threats such as viruses, pornographic material and
unsolicited mail, long before they reach their network boundaries. This
Threatlist shows a comprehensive list of every different type of virus they
have intercepted on a monthly basis.
Microsoft List of Antivirus Software Vendors
Antivirus software is software that is specifically designed to detect and
prevent viruses. Microsoft recommends that you use antivirus software on
your computer. This article contains a list of independent antivirus
software vendors.
For a list of antivirus products that are designed to work with Microsoft
Exchange Server, visit the following Microsoft website: http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/partners/antivirus.asp
Norman
Anti-virus
Norman is one of the world's leading companies within the field of data
security. With products for antivirus (virus control), personal firewall,
encryption, data recovery, and certified data erasure, the company plays an
important role in the data industry.
Panda
Anti-virus
Panda Security is an International maker of anti-virus software with an
extensive product line. PC World magazine rated Panda as the undisputed
champ and best anti-viruse product on the market in September 2001.
Sensible Security Solutions
Sensible Security Solutions, "Canada's Anti-Virus Professionals", was
founded in 1995, to assist major Canadian organizations, both in the private
and public sector, with the design and implementation of comprehensive,
enterprise-level anti-virus solutions. The Sensible Security team acts as
consultants to help large corporations deal with the complexities involved
in evaluating, purchasing, implementing, maintaining and upgrading
anti-virus solutions, to meet their specific requirements.
Sophos
Sophos is a world leader in anti-virus protection. It is strongly focused on
the corporate marketplace where its vision, commitment to research and
development, and rigorous attention to quality have taken it from strength
to strength. Sophos's increasingly rapid growth internationally is reflected
in a user base of well over ten million. Sophos products are sold and
supported in over 150 countries through a global network of subsidiaries and
partners.
Symantec
Symantec is a world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad
range of content and network security software and appliance solutions to
individuals, enterprises and service providers. The company is a leading
provider of virus protection, firewall and virtual private network,
vulnerability assessment, intrusion prevention, Internet content and e-mail
filtering, and remote management technologies and security services to
enterprises and service providers around the world.
The Cleaner
World Leader in Trojan Detection and Removal.
Trend Micro Virus
Information
Trend Micro, Inc. is a leader in network antivirus and Internet security
software and services. Its solutions protect the flow of information on PCs,
file servers, email servers and at the Internet gateway, providing a
complete, centrally-controlled VirusWall for enterprise networks.
VirusTotal.com
Virustotal offers a free service for scanning suspicious files using several
antivirus engines. If you wish, you can also send files using your email
client. In that case, please follow these steps: Create a new message with
scan@virustotal.com as destination address of your email. Write SCAN in the
Subject field (write SCAN- if you do not want to distribute your sample to
any AV company). Attach the file to be scanned. Such file must not exceed
5MB in size. If the attached file is larger, the system will reject it
automatically. You will receive an email with a report of the file analysis.
Response time will vary depending on the load of the system at the time of
placing your request.
Vmyths.com
Learn about com-puter virus myths, hoaxes, urban legends, hysteria, and the
implications if you believe in them. You can also search a list of
computer virus hoaxes & virus hysteria from A to Z.
Research
AV-Test.Org
AV-Test.org is a project of the Business Information Workgroup at the
Institute of Technical and Business Information Systems at the Otto-von-Guericke
University Magdeburg (Germany) in cooperation with GEGA IT-Solutions GbR. In
regularly intervals we test anti-virus software on behalf of the producers
and for magazines.
Frame4.com - The Complete Windows Trojans Paper.
Malware Myths and
Misinformation
by David Harley SecurityFocus.com
Part
One: Windows, Mac, Exchange, and IIS
Part
Two: Attachments, AV Software and Firewalls
Threat and Virus Statistics
Bitdefender |
McAfee |
MessageLabs |
RAV |
Symantec |
TrendMicro | ISS X-Force
Understanding Virus Detection and Prevention
SecurityFocus Online publishes an array of information on virus detection
and prevention.
Virus Bulletin
Virus Bulletin started in 1989 as a magazine dedicated to providing PC users
with a regular source of intelligence about computer viruses, their
prevention, detection and removal, and how to recover programs and data
following an attack. Virus Bulletin quickly became the leading specialist
publication in the field of viruses and related malware. Editorial
independence has always been VB's prime concern. From the very first issue,
VB has cut through AV hype and remained uninfluenced by sales pitches and
marketing babble. The aim of the magazine is to arm users with all the
information they need to stay current with the latest developments in the
anti-virus field.
Virus List
Encyclopedia
Provided by Kaspersky Anti-Virus, viruslist.com is one of the largest virus
encyclopedia databases available.
Virus Research
Unit
Virus Research Unit is a unit which has concentrated on computer antivirus
research. This includes analysis of antivirus products and development of
tools for computer antivirus research.
Virus Test Center
University of Hamburg Computer Science Department.
Where are Trojans hiding?" by KLC Consulting.
WildList Organization
International
An International organization listing information on which viruses are
spreading in the wild.
AV Malware Developers
and E-mail Submission Addresses
Please note the
following e-mail addresses are for the submission of malware ONLY and each
developer has strict requirements with respect to the file formats used for
submission, i.e., zip files only. If you do not have a working relationship
with one of these developers, we strongly suggest you review their website
for submission requirements prior to e-mailing malware samples.
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