Virus Scan

Symantec Security Check: Definitely the leaders in anti-virus products, the Symantec anti-virus also has an online version where you can get your system scanned and also remove the viruses for free. Like the anti-virus program the online version also offers different levels of scanning of your PC. The only difference is that scanning your PC online is much more time consuming.

Panda ActiveScan: A free online scanner that scans disinfects and eliminates viruses from all parts of your PC. Nice interface and definitely worth trying out.

Trend Micro: Trend Micro, Inc. is an anti-virus company that has been around since the early eighties and provides the services of free online virus scanning at their website.

Bit Defender: Another free online virus scanner.

Newsletters and Forums

FreeTechMail.org: Probably the best place to find the newsletters on internet security. Here the newsletters are also rated which is a great help in choosing from the long list of newsletters provided at the site.

Security Focus: If you’re interested in joining a mailing list on security issues then visit the above link that has mailing lists on several categories ranging from honey pots to security basics. Check out especially the bugtraq mailing list which is one of the best sources of information and is extremely popular.

AntiOnline: This website has a forum for security specialists and for anyone concerned about their computer’s security.