Computer Viruses Technical Overview and Policy Considerations

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Telecommunication--Security measures.

Telecommunication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1988

Summary:

Provides background on computer viruses and policy options. Examines anatomy of a virus; the threat posed by computer viruses; virus detection, protection, prevention, and treatment; and the Cornell University virus of 1988. Discusses legislative issues and options for Congress

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Computer Viruses

Publisher Number:

CRS-1988-ECN-0174

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