Computer viruses can cause havoc when the infection hinders or disables personal or business computers. Naturally, the cost of dealing with viruses impacts major companies whenever an infection occurs and is high in both monetary and manpower expenditures. But even the small businessperson or casual user can experience major inconvenience, anguish, and expense when infected. Does the law dealseverely enoughwith those who spread viruses? Is there anything more than the government could do to protect citizens and businesses that use the Internet that would not be viewed as an invasion of citizens' rights?