Malicious Viruses

Cybercrime can include the use of computer viruses to steal personally identifiable information and other sensitive information.

In our class discussion this week, answer the following questions:

· Assess different types of malicious viruses.

· What are some of the most common reasons cybercriminals use computer viruses and what can be done to protect against viruses, malware, and other malicious content?

Reading preparation:

· Chapter 7: Viruses and Malicious Code

· Chapter 8: Sex Crimes, Victimization, and Obscenity on the World Wide Web

· Taylor, R. W., Fritsch, E. J., Liederbach, J., Saylor, M. R., & Tafoya, W. L. (2019). Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism. Pearson.

Resources:

1. https://www.dhs.gov/be-cyber-smart/cyber-lessons

5 points

Engagement / Interaction

engaged in a meaningful and relevant dialog with two or more peers

Participation

participated on two or more days

Content / Topic Relevance

Civil Discourse forum contributions always addressed the main topic

Timeliness

responded to main topic the day of the first post due date

Content / Topic Knowledge

displays an excellent understanding of the material

HSE 490 (APA Format)

Explain how the Department of Homeland Security utilizes intelligence and the role of the Department of Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis. Detail barriers to information and intelligence sharing in homeland security. Reading preparation: Chapter 5 Radvanovsky, R. S. & McDougall, A. (2018). Critical infrastructure: Homeland security and emergency preparedness (4th ed.). CRC Press.

Resources:

https://www.dhs.gov/information-sharing

https://www.dhs.gov/office-intelligence-and-analysis