Computer Viruses: Infection Vectors, And Feasibility Of Complete Protection

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connection of computer systems to each other via
modems, and telephone lines. This is the vector most feared
by computer users, with infected files being rapidly passed
along the emerging information super-highway, then downloaded
from public services and then used, thus infecting the new system.
4. Spontaneous Generation: this last vector is at the same time
the least thought of and the least likely. However, because
virus programs tend to be small, the possibility exists that
the code necessary for a self-replicating program could be
randomly generated and executed in the normal operation of
any computer system.

Even disregarding the fourth infection vector, it can be seen that the
only way to completely protect a computer system is to isolate it from all
contact with the outside world. This would include the user programming all of
the necessary code to operate the system, as even ...

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