The Basics

Courtesy of the alt.comp.virus newsgroup participants.
(These "anti-malware" pages are the result of a continuing cooperative effort.)

Computer Novice Tips & Truths

Computer Magazines and Virus Testing
Do they actually know what they're doing?
DOS primer
The basic concepts of MS-DOS (and how to work with it).
Email Hoax Virus Alerts
Don't be the victim of a virus warning hoax...
Help! I think I have a virus!
What you should and should not do, in simple language.
Information and Misinformation
Simple tips for recognizing good virus and malware information, from bad.
Internet Explorer Hardening Guide
A quick and dirty guide to hardening Internet Explorer against Spyware.
Safe Hex - Safe Computing Tips
A large collection of tips for safe computing.
Prevention is better than cure!
Some easy to understand tips on avoiding viruses.
UNIX / Linux Viruses - straight from the hip...
The facts about UNIX and Linux viruses.
Windows 2000 Professional Hardening Guide
Guide to closing ports and disabling unnecessary or unwanted services.