Havoc of computer viruses; Many PCs vulnerable to attack.(LIFE - SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY)

From: The Washington Times (Washington, DC) | Date: September 11, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: Christian Toto, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The Northern Virginia computer firm Reliable Integration Services recently moved its headquarters from Dunn Loring to Vienna. Minutes after the company's workers plugged in their computers for the first time at the new site, their anti-virus software swatted away five viruses.

Computer users at home aren't always so fortunate.

Computer viruses and worms seem to be everywhere these days. These "malicious codes" wreak havoc on computer systems, creating problems ranging from slower system speeds to the obliteration of ...

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