Useful links

Security news and blogs

Use these links to keep up with the latest developments in the malware, spam and security world.

Malware identification resources

Finding the identity of a malware file or attack can be a tricky process, as part of which the vgrep cross-referencing system provided by VB is a very useful tool. A range of other sources of assistance in pinning down what malicious items are, and what they can do to a system, can be found using these links.

Security product vendors

Links to developers and vendors of a wide range of computer and network security products and services.

Associations and working groups

Links to some of the many independent organisations, cross-industry bodies and pressure groups contributing to the fight against malware, spam and cybercrime.

Testing and certification bodies

Virus Bulletin provides a well-respected, independent anti-malware product testing and certification scheme, the VB100 awards. Several other bodies provide testing services and certification schemes, some of the most highly regarded of which are listed here.