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=Software Fundamentals Presentation on Internet Security Softwares=
 * The Origin of Virus**


 * What are worms and viruses?**

• Computer viruses and worms via emails has been going on since the beginning of the use of emails. • As time is going on worms and viruses are growing in numbers. • These viruses are worms are becoming more and more destructive as time goes on. • Email worms can put your address as the sender of infected emails, making it look like you are sending spam and viruses even though you are not. • They can infiltrate your system, sending out infected emails from your computer. • The more malicious viruses can erase your hard drive or completely disable your computer systems. • Some may install software on your system that allows others to access, steal, and change your computer files.


 * Security Alerts**

• Security softwares such as McAfree Security and Symantec Security Alert scans emails to help prevent the viruses. • These security alerts are not always able to catch the viruses due to software errors. • The software company has to send updates frequently known as patches.


 * Solutions**

• The only total solution really is to stop using emails and internet. • As that is not possible we have to just trust out security softwares and update our software as regularly as possible. • Check the virus before you download files or before you open the files. •


 * Useful Softwares**

• Microsoft's Windows Update center - checks the software on your Windows computer then gives you a chance to download critical updates. • Norton Internet Security - includes a firewall, virus protection, and other Internet security functions. • McAfee pcsecuritysuite - protects your computer against viruses, hackers, and identity thieves. • VirusBarrier Express - allows to check only one file by dragging it or full scan to find the virus then it makes a list of trusted files.


 * Research from the site below:**

Worms and Viruses and How to Minimize Virus Threats. by Bobette Kyle

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Salmaan