AntiVirus Online Computer viruses are, unfortunately, a fact of life for anyone using a PC, particularly if he or she connects regularly to the Internet. Many computer vendors provide marketing information about their anti-virus software, but IBM's is designed to educate and inform computer users with an array of articles, alerts, and news about viruses -- what they do, what they mean for everyday users, how harmful they are. The AntiVirus Online site even offers helpful information from competitors. For more information about computer viruses, visit the site. Links to related topics A glossary of terms explaining technical language on viruses Virus descriptions with details on specific viruses The "EICAR" test file that lets you test your computer's anti-virus product IBM Virus Emergency Response Service  ibm.com 2/97 lead  story on viruses 9/97 story in USA Today:  Fighting computer viruses' insidious spread International Computer Security Association Webpage   back to IBM Research topics page