1. Virus and Spyware Protection Group 9 Shana Reese, Jamarr Dumas, Casey Watkins

2. What is a Virus A piece of malicious code that is designed to disrupt your computer’s normal operation Most commonly spread through Internet as email attachments or through any of the many ports that are left open and unsecured Also spread through programs and data that are shared between users on floppies, CD’s or across a LAN

3. Types of Viruses Email Viruses Worms Trojan horses Macro Viruses Boot Sector Viruses Advertising Spyware

4. Effects of Computer Viruses Many will erase or corrupt vital documents or system files Others seek to provide a way for hackers to gain unauthorized access to personal data such as names, addresses, Passwords, credit card numbers and bank account statements

5. Protect Against Viruses Keep informed about current virus trends Get a good Virus Scanner and a Firewall Keep Windows Updated Avoid downloads from questionable sources Consider an alternative Web browser Avoid Internet file sharing

6. Top Software for 2007 The Shield Pro BitDefender CA Antivirus Kaspersky 5.0 Norton Antivirus Panda Antivirus McAfee VirusScan TrendMicro

7. Spyware Software that obtains information from PC without the user’s knowledge or consent Often installed covertly or by accident via pop - up windows with active - x controls which report that they are doing something benign while secretly installing this malicious software

8. Types of Spyware Internet URL loggers and screen recorders Chat loggers and email recorders Keyloggers and passward recorders Web bugs Browser, Modem, PC hijacking Trojans and viruses

9. Top Three Spyware Software Spy Sweeper CounterSpy Trend Micro Anti-spyware

10. Summary Virus Prevention Software Spyware Types of Spyware Software

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