The Security Risks of Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses

Watch this video to learn more about viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. After watching you should be able to describe a virus and how it spreads, and the affect a virus can have on a system. You should also be able to describe a worm and a Trojan horse. Why this type of malware is called a Trojan horse should become clear, as well as why it should NOT be termed a virus. You will also learn how a worm spreads, and some history about the infamous Stuxnet worm.