AccessMyLibrary provides FREE access to over 30 million articles from top publications available through your library.
Create a link to this page
Copy and paste this link tag into your Web page or blog:
Businesses Find Ways to Ward Off Computer Virus.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Mar. 31 -- Maybe it is the long winter that keeps computer hackers indoors for months, but March is the month for viruses.
The much-dreaded and anticipated Maltese Amoeba and Michelangelo viruses struck in March a few years ago. Now we have the Melissa and Papa viruses.
What exactly are computer viruses and what can anyone do about them? Here are some frequently asked questions to help make sense of it all.
Question: What is a computer virus?
Answer: A virus is a small program designed to infiltrate computers and the programs they run. A virus can duplicate itself and move from computer to computer.
Q: Are all viruses bad?
A: Some are designed to be destructive. They can destroy crucial files; make it impossible for the user to retrieve information from the machine's storage area, the hard drive;…
- `Melissa' Computer Virus' Impact Appears to Be Limited.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Barmann, Timothy C. March 30, 1999 700+ words
...Business News Mar. 30 -- The computer virus that swept around the Internet...limited. The virus, dubbed "Melissa," was found hidden in Microsoft...programs on the computer. The Melissa virus was especially devious...sent by someone they knew. Melissa messages usually contain the...
- ZDTV Exclusive: Accused Author of Melissa Computer Virus to Plead Guilty In...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 8, 1999 700+ words
...the accused author of the "Melissa" computer virus that brought down Internet mail...case because companies hit by Melissa were unwilling to step forward...financial institutions. The Melissa virus spread via Microsoft...
- Melissa computer virus. (D.C. Briefs).
- Magazine article from: RCR Wireless News May 6, 2002 700+ words
...months in jail and fined him $5,000 for creating the "Melissa" computer virus, which is estimated to have caused nearly $100 million...It is believed to be the first time the maker of a computer virus has ever been prosecuted.
- The Wrath of Melissa.(computer virus problem)
- Magazine article from: PC Magazine May 25, 1999 700+ words
...may have been taken by surprise when the Melissa virus hit computers throughout the world...referring to the speed and manner in which Melissa infected systems and brought down corporate...any previous virus in history." The Melissa virus was different than other virus attacks...
- Looking beyond the Melissa virus.(Mar 1999 computer virus)(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Science News I.P. May 8, 1999 700+ words
The computer virus that struck in late March...computer systems. Nicknamed Melissa, this rogue program acted...throughout the world. "The Melissa virus represents a new level...from emerging threats. The Melissa virus exploited a well...
- Washington county meets 'Melissa'.(computer virus)(Industry Trend or...
- Magazine article from: Network World Caterinicchia, Dan February 14, 2000 700+ words
...was shut down last week after becoming infested with the "Melissa" virus, the same bug that caused more than $80 million in...adding that they have not yet calculated the financial loss. Melissa is hidden in an "important message" e-mail. When the file...
- Computer Virus Melissa Leaves Many Users Reeling.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Bray, Hiawatha March 30, 1999 700+ words
...News Mar. 30 -- A nasty computer virus with an innocuous name has...of unwanted messages. The Melissa virus was first detected on...address book. As a result, Melissa is transmitted among users...computer to another. Because of Melissa's capacity to overwhelm...
- Microsoft Warns of Another Computer Virus, Variants of 'Melissa'.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Goldstein, Alan March 31, 1999 700+ words
...warned that additional variants of the Melissa virus probably will emerge. Papa is similar in many ways to the Melissa virus, which was discovered Friday...that they have been able to eradicate Melissa and keep their communications systems...
- Melissa case could be headed to grand jury.(computer virus)(Industry Trend or...
- Magazine article from: Network World Greenberg, Ruth April 12, 1999 700+ words
The investigation against the Melissa virus suspect is ongoing. It is very possible that a grand jury...case is going to be worthy of ongoing global media coverage. The Melissa virus garnered international attention when it was unleashed late...
- Melissa variant pokes fun at Bill Gates.(a new computer virus)(Industry Trend...
- Magazine article from: Network World Nelson, Matthew August 16, 1999 700+ words
A new variant of the Melissa virus, called VBS.Monopoly and specifically...using the MS Outlook client, but unlike Melissa it utilizes and was created with Visual...on a monopoly board. However, like Melissa, the virus will then send itself to...
Source: HighBeam Research, Businesses Find Ways to Ward Off Computer Virus.
Other Gale sites: Encyclopedia.com | HighBeam Research | Acquire Content | Books & Authors | Goliath | MovieRetriever | Smart QandA
The AccessMyLibrary advertising network includes:
