You are now living in a cyber world that's enchanted by the advance of
technology. The use of personal computer and internet has prospered over the last decade.
With great certainty here I declare that it will continue to grow and thrive in the course
of human work and play.
As the facilities get more sophisticated, it will eventually come to the point where we
all have to depend upon our computers to carry out our daily activities. Today, many key
decisions require the support of a range of information that has been collected,
communicated, stored, aggregated, and presented in near real-time across networks of
networks.
We are highly alert when threats to computer security are growing in number, and
therefore, are engaging our full-time in joining the ongoing war against information
sabotage.
Most of us fear computer viruses - and well we should. Each day, there
are thousands of them who are ready, willing, and eager to chomp their way through our
systems. This web site teaches you how to identify and understand viruses, and then
supplies you with the antiviral software to combat and protect your valuable data.
If you want to know how viruses work, how your operating systems almost
encourage them to work, or learn about the strange symbiosis between virus writers and
those who would block their efforts, this site is for you.
Virus vulnerability is not the only danger to your computer. You have a
significant investment in your computer, your programs, and your data. Securing your
computer means learning to plan for disasters, identify hardware and software risks, and
securing your data. Here, you'll confront your enemies - real or imagined.
You'll learn just what dangers can compromise your system and the
data it holds. The "Melissa" virus, for instance became a worldwide phenomenon
in March of 1999. It was so powerful that even Microsoft and a number of other very large
companies were forced to completely turn off their e-mail systems until the virus
could be contained. The "ILOVEYOU" virus in 2000 had a similarly devastating
effect. That's pretty impressive when you consider how simple the Melissa and ILOVEYOU
viruses are!
The burglar who sees your laptop next to your briefcase isn't interested
in the corporate secrets that may be stored on the hard drive; he's interested in the
resale value of something that returns big bucks per portable ounce. There's another kind
of thief, though. The one who knows that your corporate secretes are on the laptop. He
couldn't care less about the value of the computer itself.
This complete overview of viruses and security on the computer platform
helps you pinpoint your system's vulnerabilities and shows you how to address them. With
this step-by-step approach to protecting your equipment and data, you'll be well-prepared
in the war against information sabotage.
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