Is your computer vulnerable in any way to security threats? The question is, "What can we do to lessen the danger?" Explain briefly how the strategies differ. Finding out whether a virus is present on your computer.

A successful distributed denial-of-service attack requires the downloading of software that turns unprotected computers into zombies under the control of the malicious hacker. The laws have not quite caught up with punishments against malicious hackers. What kind of legal punishments do you envision for malicious hackers? Why/whynot? Should owners of the zombie computers be fined or othewise punished as a means of encouraging people to better safeguard their computers?  Why/whynot?

Describe the concept of "VM escape attacks" and the measures that can be taken to prevent them.

A virus is a potentially damaging computer program that affects a computer negatively. Question Suggest THREE (3) methods to safeguard against malware.

When it comes to 'Hardware', what are some of the most typical types of security breaches? Text on a single line.

Imagine if Jim was going to be infected by a virus that was going to be attached to an email and sent to him. Can you talk about this attack in terms of vulnerabilities, threats, and the agents of those threats?

1) For this question you will do a little online research. Please be detailed. Find a virus attack that hit the US in the last decade and describe it. Find a Worm attack that hit the US in the last decade and describe it. For each, be sure to answer these questions  What specifically did it infect? What was the payload? What was the financial toll if any?   Answer here: Minimum 350 words for (a) and 350 words for (b). Be sure to cover all 3 parts of (c) in each.

What are the many kinds of malicious software (or malware)? What are the most important distinctions that can be made between worms and viruses? Is there a risk of contracting a virus or worm while using a Trojan horse?

How susceptible is your computer to the multitude of prevalent security defects in the modern world? What are some strategies for mitigating the effects of these risks? Examine quickly the numerous courses of action that have been proposed. At what sort of distance can a pathogen be identified?

Imagine if a virus were to be attached to an email and delivered to Jim, causing him to become infected. Can you describe this assault in terms of its vulnerabilities, dangers, and the perpetrators?