The Virus Threat


© Jeff Johnston

Lessons

Lesson 1: Introduction to Viruses

So you've heard a lot about viruses, but you still don't know how it all started, where they come from. In this lesson we will talk about how...
Life cycle of a virus
Where Do Viruses Come From?
How common are viruses
The Impact of Viruses

Lesson 2: Virus Catagories

There are many different types of viruses, knowing a little about the different types can help you defend against viruses.

Symantec, one...
File Infector
Boot Sector
Master boot record
Multi-partite viruses
Macro viruses
Tojan
Worm
Top ten viruses of 2002

Lesson 3: Safe Computing Practices

There are ways to protect your self from viruses. Following the safe computing practices we will be talking about in this lesson will give you a...
Software Packages
Updating your scanner
Running a scan
Internet guidelines
Floppy Disks and other threats

Lesson 4: Conclusion

Viruses are dangerous, you should know how to protect against them, however there is no reason to panic over viruses. The media tends to make...
Don't Panic
Bibliography

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