As a general rule, paying attention to forwarded email warnings is the worst way to try to protect yourself from viruses — and not just because the majority of virus warnings are hoaxes. In a sense, all virus warnings — even the accurate ones — are misleading, because they give the false impression that as long as you're watching out for file attachments with specific names you will be safe.

A to Z Listings of Virus Hoaxes
Selected sites offering listings of computer virus hoaxes by name.

Computer Virus Hoaxes - General Information
Find out more about computer virus hoaxes – what they are, where they come from, how to cope with them.

Info and Help on REAL Viruses
Resources for understanding and coping with real computer viruses and other security threats.