Software Vendor

Question

 Using a Web browser, perform some research on a newer malware variant that has been reported by a major malware containment vendor. Using a search engine, go to the vendor’s Web site; this could be Symantec, McAfee, or any of their competitors. Visit one malware prevention software vendor. Search for the newest malware variants and pick one.

Note its name and try to understand how it works. Now look for information about that same malware from at least one other vendor. Were you able to see this malware at both vendors? If so, are there any differences in how they are reported between the two vendors?

Requirements:

• Type your responses with proper headings in a word document.
• Detailed and significant scholarly answers will be graded with full point value. Incomplete, inaccurate, or inadequate answers will receive less than full credit depending on the answers provided.

Question

Briefly explain Spoofing.

– Explain two ways to address spoofing (Example: Developer was to address Spoofing..)