Identifying Different Viruses!!

[waterproof]

ok i have a project for my IT class, we're studying about viruses(computers and how to prevent it if it comes on the computer), anyone can recommend me a site that has a index of viruses and the risks it poses and such.

I need information of viruses from system sector virus, file virus and macro virus and a index of the names of the viruses and what thread, risks it poses!

thanks.

 

[momok]

Hi,

May I recommend the following sites. They have relatively large databases of malware, as well as legitimate files and windows processes that you conduct search in.

http://www.processlibrary.com/ (used by liutilities.com)

Bleeping Computer File database

Often times, an infection can occur again not due to the incompetence of programs, but because of user habits. For some prevention tips, do check out this article.


Regards,
Your friendly Momok =)

This thread is for the use of waterproofonly. Please don't post your own virus/spyware problems in this thread. Instead, open a new thread in our security and the web forum.

 

[N3051M]

google the file name helps a lot.. and gives many clues whether its a legit file or not. Also, AV companies like Sysmantec, AVG, etc have their own databases of virii and malwares they encounter, usually with full description and removal instructions...

EDIT: Here's a guide that will help you somewhat.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus just click on the links if you want more info on other subjects..