10 Worst Computer Viruses of All Time

(from: http://www.relentlesslyoptimistic.com/)

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/worst-computer-viruses.htm

After you complete the Piracy assignment, do some research and prepare a post that outlines the evolution of computer viruses. (Complete the questions as a post on your own blog.)

1. Why are they actually called 'viruses'? how are they similar to the flu?


2. When did they begin? Create an outline showing the early days of viruses all the way to present day. Make this as a picture and post it on your blog. HINT: wikipedia is your friend for this!


3. What is the purpose?


4. What are the different types of viruses out there?


5. How do they work? (What do they do to a computer?)


6. How do they spread? Has this changed throughout the history of viruses?


7. Why are Macs less likely to be attacked?