The lives of all Americans have changed recently. Thought is now being given to things that used to be mundane: air travel, receiving mail, and gathering in large groups. Technology has provided an answer for some of these concerns. Many folks are shopping online to avoid crowded malls. Some will be sending anthrax-free e-greetings this year instead of traditional cards. Although technology is successful in providing solutions to some of these new problems, it finds itself continually subject to its own hazards. Computers this year are being bombarded with viruses. These viruses may not have anything to do with terrorism, but they are a major threat. We must be alert and prepared to defend our computers against these high-tech attacks.

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