Computer Literacy ( General Education Assessment Aircraft)

Fall 2018

CMPSC 1513 (Computer Literacy)

General Education Assessment Artifact

The areas of computer ethics, security, and crime are constantly changing as

technology advances. We are going to focus on one aspect of Computer Crime.

Please prepare a paper using word processing software that addresses the following

topic:

 Crimes that target computers directly such as Malware.

Please address the following in detail:

1. Definition of Malware

2. Symptoms of Malware

3. Prevention and Removal of Malware

4. Provide examples of the Malware listed below:

a. Include a detailed description of what Spyware is and an example of how it has been used and what damage/problems it caused.

b. Include a detailed description of what a Virus is and an example of how it has been used and what damage/problems it caused.

5. Discuss why Malware is a problem. Cite specific issues and an example.

Use 1” margins all around your page and Times New Roman 12pt to create your

paper. This paper should be at least 3 pages long, one of which will be your

reference page. You must cite your sources of information. You must use at least 3

sources. Wikipedia cannot be used. You may cite by putting (Author’s name, date)

inside your paper and then have the appropriate information on the reference page.

Put your Student ID# on the top of the first page DO NOT put your name on this

paper.

Submit your file in .docx format.