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Biola University - Student page -- GoodTimes virus is a HOAX!!!
CIAC Internet Hoaxes -- US Depart of Energy''s internet hoaxe site. Lot''s of information about computer virus hoaxes.
Command AntiVirus -- Virus Information
Computer Virus Myths -- Information about computer virus myths, hoaxes, and urban legends.
Data Fellows - Hoax Warnings -- This page is considered the industry standard information source for new virus hoaxes and false alerts.
Data Fellows Virus Information Centre -- Now in its fifth year, this site was the first anti-virus web site ever - and now it is considered as the industry standard source for up-to-date information on new viruses and hoax alerts.
Email Hoaxes - A Dragon''s Tour -- A sarcastic, and humorous tour of the email hoax.
Good Times Virus Hoax FAQ -- Includes foreign language additions for Spanish and French
Hoax Kill -- Intended to help you find out what Internet hoaxes are and what to do about them. Once enough people have become aware of hoaxes, the problem will hopefully disappear.
Hype or Hot at International Computer Security Association. -- Information on which security issues are real and which are not.
IBM -- Virus Hoax Alerts
Indiana University Computer Support Knowledge Base -- Famous virus hoaxes Good Times, Irina, Penpal greetings, Deeyenda, Join the Crew, Returned Mail, and Win a Holiday.
Indiana University Computer Support Knowledge Base -- What should I do if I receive a computer virus alert message via e-mail?
Sophos describes hoaxes and scares -- Virus hoaxes are false reports about non-existent viruses that cause concern amongst those unfamiliar with how viruses work. Some hoaxes are extremely widespread as they are mistakenly distributed by individuals and companies with the best intentions.
Stiller Research -- Widespread Virus Myths
Symantec AntiVirus Research Center -- SARC - Virus Hoaxes - Although there are thousands of viruses discovered each year, there are still some that only exist in the imaginations of the public and the press. This is the comprehensive list of viruses that DO NOT EXIST, despite rumor of their creation and distribution.
The Truth About E-mail Viruses -- This is a great resource page for e-mail virus hoaxes. Includes a listing of current hoaxes and lots of useful information in a well-written, easy-to-understand format. By Eric Gerlitz.
Trend Micro''s Hoax Information -- company''s information on hoaxes
University of Michigan Virus Busters -- Hoaxes, Hooey, and Hogwash
Virus Bulletin -- The international publication on computer virus prevention, recognition and removal.

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