Viruses, Biometrics, & Encryption
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The document discusses various computer viruses, biometric security methods, phishing schemes, and encryption. It describes the Code Red and Love Bug viruses, how biometric security uses fingerprints, retina, and voice recognition instead of passwords, and an example phishing scheme asking for information to win a free vacation. The text also covers the advantages of biometric security for access and the disadvantages of cost and safety issues, as well as how anti-virus software works to stop malware and what personal information should be encrypted like social security numbers and credit cards.
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Viruses, Biometrics, & Encryption
- 1. Viruses, Biometrics, & Encryption By: Ashley Parker
- 2. Code Red Virus This virus will deface websites
- 3. Love Bug Virus A new computer virus where the virus is transmitted through e-mail messages titled “I Love You, ” which has ultimately damaged government and business computers in Asia, Europe and the United States.
- 4. Biometric Computer Security Instead of using passwords there are specific ways of identifying the user. This includes fingerprinting, retina, and voice recognition.
- 5. Phishing Scheme An example of a phishing scheme is when there is a message titled as “FREE VACATION TO THE CARRIBBEAN” This requires personal and financial information to be entered and could potentially be stolen
- 6. Advantages of Biometric Security Access to secured facilities Access to classified information Access to computer and office systems
- 7. Disadvantages to Biometric Security Cost of implementing it Public concern over safety issues Could also lead to abuse in personal information
- 8. Anti-Virus Software Anti-virus software computer programs are programs that attempt to identify, neutralize, or eliminate malicious software.
- 9. Information that should be Encrypted Social Security Number Credit Card information Insurance Information