How do I get rid of viruses that are traveling through my internet connection?

You should prevent them from exploiting your system. If you want a free anti-virus I recommend in order of popularity, but please choose the right one for you (install only one):

1. AVG Free
a. A simple interface (easier to use than Avast! and Avira)
b. Can detect about 82.82% of viruses
Cons: low virus detection

2. Avast!
a. Real-time protection
b. It has an option to delete a virus once found
c. Can detect about 87.46% of viruses.
Cons: Too many icons and confusing user interface

3. Avira AntiVir
a. It can detect malware better than Avast and AVG
b. It's cute umbrella icon
c. Can detect about 94.26% of viruses
Cons: A very sluggish update

Whatever you decide, do not choose Norton. It will cause serious problems and eat your computer's resources. Kaspersky or NOD32 are the best (recent tests at av-comparatives.org).

just keep bashing the ethernet cable with a hammer