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1 Viruses According to Microsoft.com, viruses are “small software programs...that interfere with computer operation” Harm data, spread to others through email, destroy hard drive Contracted through emails, downloads, CDs, etc can be instantaneous or dormant

2 Viruses Some types: Worm: replicates self through email attachments File infectors: attached to files; when program loads, so does virus Macro viruses: attack Word; inserts unwanted words/phrases Spyware: pop-up windows that literally spy on your computer by sending out private info

3 Viruses The best way to guard against viruses is to know the origin of every program and everything you download

4 Firewalls “Hardware or software that slows the invasion of a computer system by blocking viruses and hackers” (Gil) Monitors traffic and blocks certain ports while only allowing specified program and services Routers: limit traffic from certain IP addresses

5 Antivirus Most protect against more than just viruses, such as any “malicious software” Security Suites Need to be updated because viruses and other malicious software are constantly updated


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