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Important Links and Resources
Links to computer information and software, computer security, anti-spyware and anti-virus resources, and website services.
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Information, Software and Services:
AnalogX Software. Highly recommended freeware system and networking utilities.
BackupRight.com - Keep your valuable files completely safe. Our backup services provide data security, remote file access, and offsite protection so that you can stop worrying and start working more productively.
Colocation Services, Colocation Service Provider - ACC provides quality colocation services and is the premiere San Diego colocation service provider
Data Recovery Software and File Recovery - ACR Data Recovery provides file and data recovery software and services.
Offshore Software Development Company - EffectiveSoft - provides offshore software outsourcing services
Email Archiving - Managed Solution - Email Archiving Solution with secure storage. Our managed email archiving solution was designed to help companies meet email compliance requirements.
eWebArchitecture, Ltd. eWebArchitecture specializes in full-service Web site development services to empower small businesses with the endless possibilities of the Web.
Fookes Software, the home of the excellent NoteTab Pro text/html editor, which I use to write my web pages.
Genesee Freenet. Guide to Genesee County, Michigan businesses
Glow Networks - Network Services & Solutions - Glow Networks is a consulting and engineering firm, in Dallas Texas, providing end-to-end network services and solutions.
High Brightness LCDs. I-Tech makes High brightness, Class "A", LCD monitors, including rackmount LCD monitors, for commercial use at affordable prices.
ip kvm - KVMPro carries a specific highly specialized line of KVM products and solutions.
LagoLento Voice Mail Compressor. Compresses your recorded voice to 1kb/sec and sends voice messages via your email client. Recommended!
NMS Perl script replacements for all of Matt Wright's buggy, insecure scripts, especially FormMail.
Custom Software Development - Qulix Systems - Custom Software Development Services from experts in .NET, J2EE, mobile and wireless. Reasonable rates and free quotes.
Taylor Brothers Security Doorlocks. Secure your doors against burglars and kick-ins
Thin client monitoring software - Pearl Software's solutions provide user-level monitoring and Internet access policies in client-server, server-centric, peer-to-peer and stand-alone computing environments.
WorldVillage - The web's leading site for family-friendly internet since 1995
Anti-Spam, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Virus, Computer Security Resources:
Has your computer been invaded by Spyware or Viruses? Are you getting constant popup and popunder advertisements when you are not even using your Internet browser? Are you getting "System Alert" popups, claiming that your computer is infected and advertising security or anti-spyware products to "fix it?" Do you notice unusual hard disk activity when your computer should be idle? Does your modem turn on and dial a number without any interaction from you? Has your browser's home page, and/or search page, been changed to a website that you didn't want and can't get rid of? If so, then you might be unknowingly hosting any number of "adware/spyware" programs. The following security software links can help you to detect and safely remove most of the known adware, spyware, thiefware, unwanted modem dialers, popup ads and bogus system alert boxes that appear "out of the blue."
Online security sites
All-in-one: antivirus, antispam, firewall for your PC and PDA. Get Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security here
You can check for spyware on your computer with free security scans from Computer Associates.
Ad-Aware from Lavasoft; Detects and removes most unwanted Adware, Sleazeware, XXX dialers and Spyware from your computer. Be sure to check for online updates before running the program, as spyware programs keep changing to avoid detection, and new ones are discovered quite often.
DNS Stuff; Tools to perform Whois lookups, IP lookups, CIDR Range tables, Mailserver lookups, all useful in tracking down spammers and scammers. Also provides abuse-desk email addresses so you can report spammers to their ISPs and Web Hosts.
Gibson Research Corporation. Internet privacy & security info and online testing of your computer's security shields.
GRC Shields Up; Test your online shields to see what hackers might see when you are online.
GRC Bondage page-1; Learn about the insecure default Windows bindings in TCP/IP and network ports and adapters.
Internet Filter & Monitor Filters - Web Filtering; iPrism internet filters - web filters perform internet monitoring and blocks Internet usage for businesses, schools and libraries. Internet-web filter blocking software provides web filtering and customizable reports for secure Internet access control.
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal Edition; "AVP" is among the top anti-virus products in the world.
MailWasher Pro is an anti-spam program that effectively filters unsolicited commercial e-mail, more commonly known as spam. Protecting users from e-mail borne security threats, MailWasher Pro stops all unwanted mail from reaching inboxes and inconveniencing users.
Microsoft Windows Defender home page. Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your Windows XP or Vista computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spambots, spyware and other unwanted software. Only installs on validated copies of Windows XP and Server 2003, and is a core component of Windows Vista.
Microsoft TechNet Security Bulletins; Keep up-to-date on Microsoft security issues, Worm and Virus threats, Server vulnerabilities and recommended fixes.
Understanding & Maintaining Internet Explorer Security; A "Must Read" if want to keep your MSIE browser secured against hostile code threats and privacy leak exploits.
Microsoft Internet Explorer (and Outlook Express) Critical Updates and Security Patches
SamSpade.org provides free tools to decipher and track down the owners, DNS, IP blocks and contact information of Spammers, plus a text-based browser to view their websites.
SecurityForumz.com - Windows Security Forums where members discuss and get help using various well known anti-virus and anti-spyware programs.
SpamCop helps you punish spammers for sending you their junk mail.
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SpywareInfo, the spyware and hijackware removal specialists; The Spywareinfo message board has dozens of dedicated volunteers ready to give you step-by-step assistance to remove malicious software and regain control of your PC.
Spybot Search & Destroy, by Patrick M. Kolla; Superb, well maintained program that searches for and removes spyware, malware, foistware, hidden dialers, Trojan Horses, silences phone-home apps, and even cleans your History tracks and unwanted Cookies. Donation-ware, which deserves your donation if you use this fine program. (Very highly recommended!)
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed. Highly recommended by Spybot Search & Destroy, and by Wiz.
Spyware Warrior is a website whose sole purpose in life is the pursuit of knowledge about various types of sleazeware, adware and spyware. They maintain a database of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, as it applies to spyware installation and removal programs. Spywarewarrior maintains help Forums at http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php, where people can get assistance in identifying and removing stubborn, sleazy programs. There is also an entire page devoted to revealing Rouge Anti-Spyware Programs, at http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
Symantec AntiVirus Center (SARC); Read about the top virus/Worm threats, how they function and how to remove them if infected.
Security doorlocks to prevent break-ins
Stay Ahead of Hackers with ZoneAlarm Pro, now with Web Filtering.
Zone Labs ZoneAlarm Pro is the leader in personal and distributed firewall technology, trusted on over 25 million PCs worldwide. ZoneAlarm's proven firewall technology protects your identity by keeping hackers away from your passwords, account numbers, and valuable data. ZoneAlarm protects against worms, Trojans, and malicious email.
Zone Labs builds software that everyone can use. Novices can protect their computers immediately, while advanced users can personalize their privacy protection.
Virus and Internet Hoax Debunker Websites
The 25 Hottest Urban Legend Hoaxes, on Snopes.com
Computer virus hoaxes and realities, on Snopes.com
Symantec Virus Hoax Debunker Pages
VMyths Hoax Expose website; check here before you forward that email virus warning. It might just be a hoax!
Webmaster Services Clients and Associates
