Microsoft FREE malware removal hotline 866-PC-SAFETY
Perlstein's Thoughts on Computer Security (updated 2/24/08)
Perlstein's Best Practices for a Safer Internet Experience (updated 2/24/08)
Secunia (Do this 1st to ensure you have updated versions of all your programs.)
Malware Removal and/or Protection programs
(Caveat...there are NO anti-malware programs available, free or otherwise, that offer total protection!)
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (purchasing unlocks additional features)
ThreatFire 3 (download the FREE full time protection program)
Anti-Spam
MailWasher Pro (I LOVE this program!)
Anti-Virus Programs
Online Malware (Virus, Trojan and/or Spyware) scanners
(Requires Internet Explorer because of ActiveX installation)
WindowsSecurity.com - TrojanScan
SDFix (from Andy Manchesta)
Additional Sites with tools to help identify and/or delete malware
Password Manager
RoboForm (Very secure and EASY to use. Also great for filling out online forms)
Folder Encryption
AxCrypt
Rootkits (Rootkits are very nasty places to hide viruses, trojans and spyware)
Microsoft Windows Sysinternals' RootkitRevealer


