The students assume the role of a networking intern at Richman Investments, a mid-level financial investment and consulting firm. In this assignment, the students will research malicious code attacks and select one that occurred within the last year. They must write a summary report explaining what kind of malicious attack it was, how it spread and attacked other devices, and how it was mitigated. They must also explain how they would prevent the attack from recurring on a network under their control.

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Hugo Ward

Computers & Technology

25 November, 22:12

The students assume the role of a networking intern at Richman Investments, a mid-level financial investment and consulting firm. In this assignment, the students will research malicious code attacks and select one that occurred within the last year. They must write a summary report explaining what kind of malicious attack it was, how it spread and attacked other devices, and how it was mitigated. They must also explain how they would prevent the attack from recurring on a network under their control.

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Julio Aguirre · Answer 1

Malicious code : Spyware

Explanation:

The kind of malicious attack on the the intern in making a research on is Spyware

Spyware gathers information about a users and it activities without them knowing and also without their permission or consent. Type of user information we talking about here are pins, passwords, unstructured messages and payment information.

Spyware attack does only affect desktop browser, it also operate on different platform like a mobile phone having a critical application.

How to prevent spyware.

1. Update your system. Make sure you update your browser and device often.

Give attention to the type of things you download.

2. Using anti-spyware software. The software is the obstruction between you and an attacker.

3. Always be watching your email

4. Always avoid pop-ups.