Week 3 Discussion Board

Viruses and Antivirus Utilities” Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, analyze the primary manner in which one (1) particular virus or worm was successful. Summarize the one (1) way in which the virus or worm avoided defense mechanisms. Suggest at least two (2) ways in which the infected parties could have protected themselves from the threat.
• Identify the antivirus software that you currently use or would prefer to use in order to protect your organization or personal system(s). Indicate the key features that this application utilizes to assist in preventing infection from viruses and worms. Provide a rationale for your chosen antivirus software.
• Below is the link to the e-Activity:

https://blackboard.strayer.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/SEC/420/1146/Week3/Week3_e-Activity_Timeline_Of_Major_Events_In_Internet_Security.pdf