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C4S Computer Protection Seminar - Instructor Notes INSTRUCTOR NOTES ON 08 Computer Protection Seminar intro Talking Points This seminar has two major topics: 1. What is a virus and how many virus types are there? 2. How do I protect against them? HAND OUT THE COMPUTER PROTECTION BROCHURE Overview the Brochure 1a. What is a virus? Virus is a catch all term, like Kleenex, often used in place of the proper term MALWARE. MALWARE is any malicious program that disrupts the integrity of computer software and proper operation of the Internet. Imagine all the trouble bad recipes could cause in a kitchen. Imagine all the trouble destruction or disarrangement of pantry goods could cause in a kitchen. 1b. What types of Malware are there? A partial list appears below: Viruses A computer virus is a type of Malware that propagates by inserting a copy of itself into and becoming part of another program. It spreads from one computer to another, leaving infections as it travels. Worms The difference between viruses and worms is that viruses hide inside the files of real computer programs (for instance, the macros in Word or the VBScript in many other Microsoft applications), while worms do not infect a file or program, but rather stand on their own. Trojans Broadly speaking, a Trojan horse is any program that invites the user to run it, concealing a harmful or malicious payload. The payload may take effect immediately and can lead to many undesirable effects, such as deleting the users files or further installing malicious or undesirable software. Trojan horses known as droppers are used to start off a worm outbreak, by injecting the worm into users local networks. Page 1 of 13 4/12/2010 08_Instructor_Presentation_Notes.wp