Internal Audit Report No. The use of diskettes acquired from external sources or the downloading of files from remote sites carry a very real risk of introducing viruses into computer systems. Viruses have even been known to be transmitted on commercial software.
Viruses are destructive to computer systems and can destroy files and data.
It is not uncommon for all information on a sizable fixed disk to be corrupted by the introduction of a virus from an external source. It is the responsibility of each user to use due caution to prevent the invasion of viruses into their systems, and the possible further destruction of other systems by sharing foreign information with other users. Computing Services maintains site licenses for selected virus software for both IBM PC-compatible and Macintosh computers. These programs are available to any faculty and staff member for use on University-owned machines. To obtain a copy of the software, bring a blank diskette to the assistant on duty in room 2102 of the Mathews Building.