Security Utilities and Resources

The following links are provided to help you locate and configure Windows and Macintosh Internet software for use with your Ruthven Telephone Exchange Co. account.

Please note: This software is not manufactured by, nor is any guarantee on its functionality made by, Ruthven Telephone Exchange Co.. If you experience problems with these programs, please contact the manufacturer of the software directly.

Ruthven Telephone Exchange Co. Acceptable Use Policy

Setup your SPAM filters
FAQs about the Ruthven Telephone Exchange Co. SPAM filters.

Anti-Virus Software:
AVG Anti-Virus (free)
Avast! Antivirus
E-mail Hoaxes
McAfee virus scan
Norton Anti-Virus
PC-cillin
Stinger (virus removal tool)
The cleaner (trojan removal)
Trendmicro free online scan

Adware/Spyware Removal Software:
Ad-Aware

Windows Update:
Windows Update

Apple Security:
Security Updates
Software Patches
General Security

General Computer Security:
CERT
Security Focus

Router Manufactures:
3com
Belkin
D-link
Linksys
Netgear
SMC

Firewall Software:
BlackICE
Kerio
Sygate
Tiny Firewall
ZoneAlarm

Spam & Network Abuse Tools:
How to find headers
Reading email headers
ARIN whois
LANIC whois
RIPE whois
APNIC whois
Domain whois
Sam Spade
Spam Cop

Windows File Sharing Enabling/Disabling:
Windows 98, 98SE, & ME
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP



Network Security Testing:
Gibson Research (Shields-Up)
Symantec Security Check