ITMG 481 American Military University Computer Virus Paper Research Paper

Running Head: COMPUTER VIRUS1
Computer Virus Paper Outline
Robert Ramos
2/2/20
COMPUTER VIRUS
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Introduction
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Definition of a computer virus.
B.
The history of computer virus
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How a virus is created
D.
Why the virus is created, the prevalence and trends in computer virus
How computer viruses are spread
A.
Scam links
B.
Downloads
C.
Emails
D.
Social media links
Type of computer virus
A.
What they include
B.
What each virus does
C.
The damages that each can cause
Preventive measures
A.
What different control measures can be taken against a computer virus?
B.
The different software for removing viruses
Conclusion
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The summary of key points discussed in the paper
B.
A synthesis of the researcher’s thoughts on the subject
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Suggestions for research
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