Data Doctors Radio Program
Viruses vs. worms: what's what and who's who?
The tech industry is saturated with terms for different types of malicious software: viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, rootkits, etc. Most of us know that they’re all unwanted but, what differentiates these programs from one another and what does it mean for you and your computer’s security?
Tune in this week as Ken, Brandon, and Chad uncover the mystery of the various malware programs lurking on the Net.
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Original Air Date: Feb 4, 2006
This Week's Links
- Aren't I protected from the latest threats?
- Hacker exploits explained
- What are rootkits?
- What is a computer virus?
- What is the difference between viruses and worms?
- What is the difference between viruses and spyware?