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How Computer Viruses Work

How Computer Viruses Work

This site gives a great explanation on computer viruses and infestations, types of infections, an explanation of how they spread, and prevention methods.
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Material Type:
Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:
May 28, 2003
Date Modified in MERLOT:
May 13, 2015
Author:
Marshall Brain, How Stuff Works.com  
Submitter:
Lisa Dubuc
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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Dr. Judy Ann Serwatka
Dr. Judy Ann Serwatka (Faculty)
13 years ago
Very useful site to augment a classroom discussion on Internet worms and
viruses. Very visually appealing and the information is very accurate. Includes
some data on the history of viruses which was very interesting.
Used in course? Yes
Ron Poland
Ron Poland (Faculty)
14 years ago
This tutorial was selected for an online class assignment. I read the entire
article and found it to be well written with applicable graphics and references
to known operating systems and known viruses.

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The technical components of the tutorial seemed to be correct. Material of this
type can become dated very quickly.
Used in course? Yes