Cyber Patrol

Cutting, Robert. Cyber Patrol. 2007. 48p. ISBN 978-1-4190-3223-3. Available at GFX CUT on the library shelves.

In the future, Cyber Patrol ensures that the Internet is safe for everyone and remains virus-free. When a new virus begins to infect the Internet, Cyber Patrol attempts to deal with it by sending its nanobots. Unfortunately, this virus, code-named Cyberdoom, is able to neutralize Cyber Patrol’s nanobots. As Cyberdoom spreads on the network, CARI, Cyberspace Android Robotic Intelligence, turns to the only person who can help defeat Cyberdoom.

Mark Lewis is 12, and he is an expert at playing games online. When a new game appears, Mark is more willing to try it, but the game turns out to be an invitation extended by CARI. CARI explains to Mark the challenges that Cyberdoom represents, and Mark agrees to help. Will his mad computing skills be enough to defeat the most advanced virus ever devised?

This graphic novel presents how online networks operate and how viruses can destroy vast sway of information. A timeline of various computing milestones is included. Readers seeking to understand the broad strokes of a computer virus will appreciate this entertaining story.