Basics & Tutorials
7 entriesUnderstand how malware works.
01Computer virus (Wikipedia)Overview of computer viruses.
02Virus Basics (CISA)CISA primer on viruses.
03Virus Basics (Tutorialspoint)Beginner tutorial.
04Protect Your Computer From Viruses, Hackers, and SpiesCalifornia Attorney General guidance.
05Computer Virus Resources: A Big ListComparitech list of tools and guides.
06What is a computer virus? (IAS)Institute for Advanced Study IT guide.
07Computer Virus Remediation: Process & ResourcesStudy.com lesson.
Defence, Testing & Removal
8 entriesTools and independent evidence.
08AV-TESTIndependent antivirus test results.
09AV-ComparativesIndependent antivirus tests.
10VirusTotalScan files and URLs with many engines.
11No More RansomFree decryptors and ransomware help.
12CISA StopRansomwareRansomware guidance.
13MITRE ATT&CKAdversary techniques knowledge base.
14MalwarebytesAnti-malware software.
15Best Virus ProtectionAntivirusGuide reviews (list dated 2020 in the original).
Related Pages
10 entriesNeighbouring pages on this site.
16Endpoint Protection PlatformsEndpoint protection, EDR and anti-malware.
17Anti-Virus ResourcesAntivirus resources.
18Firewall ProvidersFirewall vendors.
19IT SecurityIT security hub.
20Information SecurityOverview of information security.
21CybersecurityCybersecurity hub.
22CryptographyCryptography resources.
23Authentication LinksAuthentication resources.
24Digital SignatureDigital signature resources.
25Digital CertificationDigital certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a computer virus?
Malicious code that attaches to programs or files and spreads when they are run; malware is the broader term.
How do I choose antivirus?
Use independent results from AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives and consider endpoint protection with EDR for organisations.
What if I am hit by ransomware?
Isolate the device, do not pay without advice, and see CISA StopRansomware and No More Ransom.
What replaced the older entries?
Dead or outdated links were removed, redirects updated, and standards and current tools added.
How current is this list?
Links were checked in October 2026. Sites that block automated checks are kept and may need a manual click.