We all know from stories in the media that viruses are a menace. Unfortunately, for many, understanding stops there. To the extent that they are thought of at all it is with a vague sense of fear and doubt. But the results of a viral attack can be devastating. Destruction of data and locking of computers are the things most frequently feared, but viruses can also cause even worse problems: computers can be configured to host illegal materials on the web, or to attack a third party.

Thankfully, it is possible to instil some peace of mind. There are a number of products designed to protect individual computers, groups of computers, or entire corporate networks from virus attack. These can be configured to download updates automatically and send them out to all the machines on the network. Mail filters can be put in place to block any virus-carrying messages. These filters will also block any infected outgoing messages, alerting you to the possibility that a PC or server may have been compromised. Dean & Hilton has a wide knowledge of the products available to protect your business, and would be pleased to advise you on the relative merits of these offerings.