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Virus Guide and Information

Viruses - What are they?

Today's Internet is fraught with peril and users who are technically challenged are at a distinct disadvantage. The Virus Guide was written in an attempt to help even the playing field for the casual user. This site is designed to enable you to read through the Virus Guide a little at a time or all in one sitting or to quickly place the information you seek at your fingertips.

First a little background.

When "SirCam" and "Code Red" hit the web there was a great deal of confusion by most Internet users. This site is intended to provide you with the "basics" on viruses, malware, spyware and pc security in general. If you would like to write me with any specific questions you have regarding viruses you may. I offer free E-mail consultations as time permits. I am available to local clients (in the Tuolumne County, CA area needing a computer tune-up or technical services. Contact Me for further information.

Without a complete understanding of the methodology of viruses you are at significant risk when you may "believe" you are safe (usually from having been misinformed about either viruses or computers in general). SaferPC will dispel those misunderstandings and provide you with a solid understanding of both how viruses work, and what tools and knowledge are absolutely necessary to protect yourself from infection.

Before I start, I'll take a moment to say that viruses, trojans and worms are all "technically" different. However, for the purposes of SaferPC (and as far as most of the world cares) I will be using only the terms "virus" or "viruses". This is intended as a general term, however improper and grating it may be to security zealots like myself. This site provides notes indicating the differences when one applies.

Begin by learning, what is a virus?