FYI

These attacks are against my home computer. I have broadband. Insamuch as I am running an online business, they represent an infrigement against my right to run a business. It takes nearly three days for the shop tech to debug my 23,000 files. This represents down time plus expense of debugging my system.

The attacks themselves start with hijacking my browser, then my Stop Sign AV programs are crippled so that I cannot delete the infected files. Then comes the knockout blow. This happens over a period of 5 - 10 days. The last time I couldn't turn my monitor on, or turn off the machine with the front panel button - I had to pull the power cord.

Which raises another issue: are these attacks deliberate and aimed at me to destroy my quality of life and online business, or are they random attacks, meaning the attacker doesn't know me personally, is not a known enemy? Either way, it's criminal behavior and I'd love to be able to stop it.

Thanks for all your replies.