DocumentCode :
865826
Title :
Data security-threats and countermeasures
Author :
Adam, J.A.
Volume :
29
Issue :
8
fYear :
1992
Firstpage :
21
Lastpage :
28
Abstract :
The advances made by malicious hackers and some current and future means of prevention are examined. The various strains of computer viruses are described. Among these are new types such as stealth and polymorphic viruses, which are difficult to detect. The growing use of Virus Exchange Bulletin Boards, which promote the technology of writing difficult viruses, is discussed. The particular vulnerability of local area networks is examined. Protective measures, many of which cost little, are described.<>
Keywords :
computer viruses; local area networks; Virus Exchange Bulletin Boards; computer viruses; local area networks; polymorphic viruses; protection; stealth viruses; Aircraft; Capacitive sensors; Computer viruses; Hard disks; Information security; Physics computing; Privacy; Testing; Videos; Viruses (medical);
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9235
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/6.144532
Filename :
144532
Link To Document :
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