Internet
Computer Viruses
We live in an age where one bored, computer savvy person can bring down corporations, universities, and possibly the entire Internet. As the world becomes more and more connected, well composed viruses will have a huge impact on our daily lives. What is a computer virus? Why do people make them? How can we protect ourselves?
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How Computer Viruses Work - An in-depth article on computer viruses.
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Wiki Article - The wikipedia collaboration article on computer viruses. Easy to read.
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"Why people write computer viruses" - Article by the BBC.
Internet Cookies
Web Browser files called "cookies" allow for most of the customization, instant recognition, and targeted marketing on the Internet, but are these little files giving away too much of our information?
- How Cookies Work - A great guide to internet cookies
- Webopedia Article - Article: "Do Cookies Compromise My Security?"
- Demo - Interactive cookie demonstration