Bibliography
Brandt, A. (2009, March). High-Risk Security Threats. PC World , pp. 63-68.
The article described a variety of documented security risks to consumers, and internet users.
Carnegie Mellon University, Software Engineering Institute. (2002, 11 22).
http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/ February 15, 2009. Retrieved 2 15, 2009, from CERT: http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity
This site also had a variety of information on how to prevent computer virus infections, trojans, etc. in addition to some
techniques to improve your overall security.
Eisher, P. (2009, February 17). Raid on federal computer data soar. USA Today , p. 1.
The article described the increase in cyber attacks on government systems and the sources of such attacks. It also described what the government
is doing to mitigate its risk.
Gongloff, M. (2003, 8 22). Worm rot or not, The wave of worms and viruses is a nuisance but is it a threat to U.S. economic growth? . Retrieved 2
17, 2009, from CNN Money: http://money.cnn.com/2003/08/22/news/economy/worms/index.htm
The article had some insight of the cost of virus outbreaks to the economy as a whole. It described some of the dangers to the overall economy.
Larkin, E. (2009, March). Top Internet Security Suites. PC World , pp. 73-82.
The article ranked Internet Security Suites based on their level of protection and support to users.
Microsoft. (2009). Microsoft Web Site. Retrieved 2 12, 2009, from November 18, 2008: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/basics/virus.mspx
The microsoft corporation site is an abundant source of information regarding security threats and how to protect from them.
Microsoft. (2009). Security at Home. Retrieved 2 17, 2009, from Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/protect/default.mspx
Security at Home describes in detail all of the Microsoft tools that help prevent security breaches to your pc.
Roberts, P. (2004, 01 28). Mydoom worm breaks infection records. Retrieved 2 16, 2009, from CSO:
http://www.cso.com.au/article/92536/mydoom_worm_breaks_infection_records
This article offered statistics on the MyDoom virus. I gathered how many machines got infected and the speed in which they got infected.
Roberts, P. (2004, 10 25). Your PC May Be Less Secure Than You Think. Retrieved 2 11, 2009, from PC World:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/118311/your_pc_may_be_less_secure_than_you_think.html
This article had statistics and historical data regarding virus outbreaks . It also mentioned an AOL survey with other virus statistics.
Secureurpc. (2009). Some Viruses can Crash you PC. Check out the Types of Viruses. Retrieved 2 17, 2009, from secureurpc.com:
http://www.secureurpc.com/secureurpc-articles/types-of-computer-viruses.php
Good source of information on viruses and their classifications.
Waldrop, M. (2008). DARPA and the Internet Revolution. In 50 Years of Bridging the Gap (pp. 78-85). Washington DC: Faircount Media Group.
This book covers the history of DARPA, including the birth of the Internet as we know it today. It has good insight on the ideas behind the
creation of one of the worlds greatest inventions.
Webopedia. (2007, 11 07). The Difference Between a Computer Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse. Retrieved 2 16, 2009, from Webopedia:
http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet/2004/virus.asp
Webopedia helped me with some of the virus definitions.
Graphics
"World" clip art on a intro.html page was obtained from Microsoft Office 2007 clip art collection (retrieved on 04/07/2009).
"bug on computer" on page_2.html page was obtained from Microsoft Office 2007 clip art collection (retrieved on 04/07/2009).
"Sick Computer" clip art on page_3.html page was obtained from Microsoft Office 2007 clip art collection (retrieved on 04/07/2009).
"Doctor 1" animated gif on page_3.html page was obtained from http://animationfactory.awardspace.com/ (retrieved on 04/07/2009) Terms of use can be found at Terms of Use
"Doctor 2" animated gif on page_4.html page was obtained from http://animationfactory.awardspace.com/ (retrieved on 04/07/2009) Terms of use can be found at Terms of Use
"girl on a computer" clip art on a page_5.html page was obtained from Microsoft Office 2007 clip art collection (retrieved on 04/07/2009).
