The police are there to protect the public from the evils that are out there. Here is an amusing story though about a computer virus that took down some police officers. It seems that these officers frequented some dating sites that released a computer virus onto the department’s computer network. It was traced to this one particular area of the department and the officers were shifted back to street work.

Yet another reason to watch what websites you frequent when you are at work, computer viruses can negatively impact people in a number of different ways.

Remember Y2K? We were all supposed to have been forced back to a lifestyle similar to cavemen because computer couldn’t accurately read their own calendar feature when it flipped over to the year 2000. Well, that never happened and here is a look at others that have also never happened. It is pretty amusing to look at the hysteria that surrounds some non-events.

Here is a virus warning for those that are interested in the world of politics. There is an email floating around that contains a computer virus and the subject line usually involves the name of one of the candidates, Barack Obama and has something to do with sex. This type of subject is often used, as it creates interest and sometimes entices people to open it up. Here is an article with more information on this new virus out there.

What is the number one use of the internet?

If you said having fun and meeting people, I’d have to agree with you. One of the best parts is that you no longer have to take a random shot at meeting someone that shares your beliefs, there are a ton of wonderful online forums and meeting places that cater to people who think similarly.

Along those lines, anyone interested in meeting other Christians should check out ChristianChatCity.com. This is a great place to show up for some good Christian Chat

The truth of the matter is that any computer system or network is vulnerable in one way or the other to a computer virus attack. The absolute best way to protect a system and the important data that is kept there is to perform regular backups of that data. With that in mind, anyone concerned with making sure that all of their data is properly backed up should check out the latest release of Drive Backup from Paragon Software. The newest version that was just released looks very interesting.

Here is a great look at some computer virus protection software that most businesses shouldn’t be without. Protecting your business’s network from the ravages of a computer virus should be job #1 for a business owner. Most businesses in today’s world would have trouble succeeding in any shape or form if their computer network crashed to the point that it was almost unusable. Stopping that from happening is easier than most people think, it takes the right knowledge, common sense, and the best protection software available.

Computer viruses don’t just attack private individuals in their own home, they also attack businesses and government agencies. Here is an example of a government entity that had to shut part of its computer network down because of a computer virus. Orange County had to make its Register of Deeds Office unavailable to users recently.

Here is a great look at some of the health risks (to either you or your computer) posed by gadgets and peripherals that hook up to your computer. From computer viruses pre-installed in digital photo frames to the dust in printer and copier toner cartridges, it is important to think about the potential dangers around us at any time. Many of these things can be avoided or minimized by either being properly informed or taking the proper steps before using them. Stay safe, for both you and your computer’s sake.

Pointing out how incredibly devastating a virus attack can be on a larger network of computers, late last week the computer network run by the Berkeley County Schools in the Charleston, South Carolina area was attacked by a computer virus. The school shut down most of the system, including internet access, to prevent the spread of the virus. Some files on some computers were affected, but after techs worked last Thursday and Friday, and then through the weekend, all systems have been restored. No word of how much this cost or what normal functions of the schools couldn’t be functioned because of this, but lets just assume that it was a bit more than inconvenient.

This is another reminder to always stay vigilant when protecting your computer or network from computer viruses.

Most know that to protect their home computer, laptop, or network that they need to have secure and updated anti-virus software. Many people are not aware that there are viruses out there that can also attack mobile phones. In society today, we have all become more and more dependent on our cellphones and mobile devices. If they are rendered useless or the data on them is compromised, it can negatively impact our lives greatly. Here is an article detailing what is happening with mobile phone viruses and how to protect yourself from them.