Computer viruses: detection and prevention techniques

Presents useful methods of infection detection and prevention to be adopted by organizations or individuals in response to the potential threat posed by computer viruses. To cope with the problem, diverse antiviral programs were introduced and are currently being used by many as a reliable form of first-line defense against viruses. These programs provide a good way of generally detecting and/or preventing computer viruses. The types of viruses and the types of detection/prevention programs to cope with them are outlined. Complete protection from viral infection is not feasible. None of the proposed protection schemes can completely stop computer viruses. The challenge in detecting and preventing viruses is to distinguish legitimate activities from those caused by viruses. Technical competence about the system and the use of antiviral programs can help contain the threat of viral infection