The minute you connect your computer to DSL or cable modem, or to a wireless network, you are casting your computer adrift in a sea of millions of other computers - all of which are sharing the world's largest network, the Internet.
Most of the computers and users out there are cooperative and well behaved, but... some are down right nasty and not honest with their actions or intentions. There are people that want to destroy or trash your system, others want to cause minor disturbances, some want to steal your passwords and personal information, others want to takeover your computer and put it to some other use.
Only you can make sure that both you and your computer are ready for the experience.
From Urban dictionary: using a "computer without a condom" is when you run your computer without using any malware protection such as anti virus and don't use any firewalls. You can pick up some nasty stds(viruses).
Most of the computers and users out there are cooperative and well behaved, but... some are down right nasty and not honest with their actions or intentions. There are people that want to destroy or trash your system, others want to cause minor disturbances, some want to steal your passwords and personal information, others want to takeover your computer and put it to some other use.
Only you can make sure that both you and your computer are ready for the experience.
From Urban dictionary: using a "computer without a condom" is when you run your computer without using any malware protection such as anti virus and don't use any firewalls. You can pick up some nasty stds(viruses).
The Big Questions That Need To Be Answered:
- What are computer viruses?
- How do viruses get onto your computer or onto a network?
- What type of damage do viruses do to your computer?
- What types of viruses are there?
- How can you protect your computer / network from viruses and other malicious programs?
- Personal experience - how have viruses effected you or people you know?
- What are some of the more famous viruses that have been unleashed onto the world?
After you do your research, you choose how to represent your findings and solutions.
Background - Learning the Lingo
It is helpful to understand some of the terms associated with viruses.
Use the internet to discover the meaning of at least 12 of the following terms that are unfamiliar to you.
There are a lot of them, so you might want to work in partners or small groups to make the task easier. Or choose the terms you are unfamiliar with.
Use the internet to discover the meaning of at least 12 of the following terms that are unfamiliar to you.
There are a lot of them, so you might want to work in partners or small groups to make the task easier. Or choose the terms you are unfamiliar with.
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Things to consider include:
- anti-virus programs
- firewall programs
- system updates
- software and system configuration
- spyware and adware blockers
- external devices: floppies, CDs, Flash Drives, etc.
- Internet practices
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