Hoaxes, Virus Check

Virus Check, Scams, Other Tips

Symantec Computer Virus Information Search Engine

Use this search engine to determine if a "virus warning" you've received is legitimate
or if it's a hoax. Be sure to check the Virus Encyclopedia check box in the grey area below! After the report is generated, you will need to use your browser's BACK function to return to this web page.

Search:

Tip: To search for a phrase, enclose the words in quotes. ( e.g. "Internet Security" )

(If no options are selected below, the website search will default to the entire Symantec site)

Website Searches You may refine your search by selecting from the following options:

Narrow your search on the U.S. site by selecting from the choices below:
	Product Updates Knowledge Base Virus Encyclopedia SWAT Advisories	Enterprise Products Home Computing Products Small Business Products xSP's and Carriers Solutions

	Select an entire region to broaden your search:
	United States Americas (excluding United States) Japan	Asia Pacific Europe, Middle East and Africa

Snopes.Com's eMail Hoax and Scam Search Engine

Use this search engine to help you determine if an eMail you've received is legitimate
or if it's a hoax. After the report is generated, you will need to use your
browser's BACK function to return to this web page.

Enter one or more "keywords" from the suspect eMail and press the search button

Other good "anti-hoax" sites...

http://vmyths.com
http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org
http://www.scambusters.org

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