Scareware and Famous Threats

Determine how scareware has become a serious threat and why you believe end users often fall victim to this form of hoax.

• From the e-Activity, discuss the different famous malware threats, the specifics of each threat, how they worked, why they were or weren’t successful, and how they were eventually defeated. Compare and contrast the two selected malware threats and explain which you believe was the stronger threat and why.
• Use the Internet to research at least two different famous malware threats (e.g., Code Red). Pay close attention to the specifics of each threat, how it worked, why it was or wasn’t successful, and how it was eventually defeated. Be prepared to discuss.