Using the Internet, research viruses, worms, and spyware. Write a paper in which you discuss the economic impact of viruses, worms, and spyware on businesses. Start by describing some of the most destructive viruses, worms, and spyware. Then discuss why the process of dealing with viruses, worms, and spyware is an unending task for businesses.

A. Short Answer Questions
Answer the following short answer questions (1–2 paragraphs each).

1. Discuss information systems use in public schools.

2. Discuss the issue of free speech versus protection of children online.

3. Discuss the basic functions of computer forensics.

4. Discuss five information management issues and their relationship to privacy.

5. Discuss the impact of viruses and other malware on organizations with which you may have been involved.

B. Project
Choose one (1) of the following projects and write a paper.

Project A
Using the Internet, research Internet scams. Identify and describe five of the most common Internet scams. What are some of the things that Internet users can do to identify and avoid Internet scams? What are the measures that businesses are taking, or are considering taking, to protect their customers from Internet scams such as phishing? Write a paper discussing your findings.

Project B
Using the Internet, research viruses, worms, and spyware. Write a paper in which you discuss the economic impact of viruses, worms, and spyware on businesses. Start by describing some of the most destructive viruses, worms, and spyware. Then discuss why the process of dealing with viruses, worms, and spyware is an unending task for businesses.

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