A bit of viral protection is worth a megabyte of cure

Abstract

Even in today's world of safeguarded networks and advanced detection software, computer viruses are still running amok in some of the seedier niches of cyberspace and hiding out on unclean disks and unprotected hard drives. Speculative rumors of wide-spread epidemics have only added to the confusion as computer users all over the world wonder if their systems are at risk and if there is any way to shield themselves from these stealth operatives of electronic malfeasance.