Just a theory

[chrisalviola]

you entire PC is running using your PSU and the PSU is connected to your standard voltage outlet and everybodys PC is connected to the outlet, is it posible that someone could create a virus that could use the voltage powerlines as a medium to infect other PC's?

 

[apj101]

no

 

[Verve]

There is no way for the electric current to be interpreted by the computer. The most you could do through the power cable is fry a computer, nothing more.

 

[chrisalviola]

this was posted last year..well its not possible but maybe someday it will
check this out

Introduction
Powerline 200M Ethernet Bridge is a home used product which provides a
very easy way to connect the PCs to share the Internet connecion via
the existing power circuit. Supports 200M data rates for powerline
network can suit for High Definition(HD) and Standard Definition (SD)
video distribution. Easy to install and use, it plugs straight in to
any existing wall electrical socket while having a low power
consumption.The 128 bit AES encryption ensuring that your network
communications is safe from hackers. The new HomePlug AV specification,
Polwerline 200M Ethernet Bridge can coexist with Powerline 85M and 14M.

Features:
- ECompliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u 10/100M Etherenet standard and HomePlug AV specification
- ECo-exists with existing 14Mbps HomePlug 1.0 and 85Mbps Turbo HomePlug 1.0
- EThe high-speed transfer rates of 200Mbps even make it possible to transmit video in DVD quality
- No need new wires, use the home's existing Powerline
- Integrated Enhanced Quality of Service(QoS) features: eight levels of prioritized random access, contention free access,
* and segment bursting
- Support IGMP managed multicast IP transmission
- Supports 128-bit AES encryption for Powerline network
- Supports data rates up to 200Mbps for Powerline networks
- Supports Max. up to 64 devices for Powerline networks
- Allow user to connect PCs and other devices conveniently, at any power outlet in home
- Support Windows 2000,XP and Vista 32/64

 

[Geoff]

Ethernet over power has been out for a while, however a power supply in a computer does not interpret data from the lines, it simply converts the power to DC.

 

[tremmor]

concept is interesting.........ive seen phones in the past (had one years ago). it would super impose intelligence on the voltage line. (voice) for phones in the home only.