Discuss the types of system viruses most prevalent in today’s networked environment.

Resources
Textbook: Computer Security Fundamentals –
Article: Computer Virus – Found online
Article: Measures for the Prevention and Management of Computer Viruses – Found online

Instructions
Read Chapter 5, “Malware,” in Computer Security Fundamentals as needed to support your writing in this assignment.
Review the following resources:
“Computer Virus”
“Measures for the Prevention and Management of Computer Viruses”
Respond to the following prompts:
Discuss the types of system viruses most prevalent in today’s networked environment. Include in your discussion how viruses propagate.
Further analyze the weaknesses of common antivirus tools and their inability to prevent new viruses.
Discuss possible controls, both technical and non-technical, to prevent the spread of viruses.
Your posts should be between 200 and 300 words long.
Use at least two scholarly resources. Add references in APA format at the end of your post.
You should use at least one outside resource to support your response.
Your postings should also:
Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking, supported by at least two academic sources.

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