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I’m working on a computer science writing question and need support to help me learn.
Background:
Cyber Security Basics Assignment 3.0 (graded out of 10 points)
We have surveyed various types of malware in class, ranging from harmless/annoying to profoundly destructive. Read the accompanying PDF paper on the Slammer Worm from IEEE Security and Privacy (link is right next to this assignment link). Write a brief analysis of the worm, specifically addressing:
- The attack mechanism
- How it takes advantage of exploits (i.e. buffer overflow)
- How it spreads to other systems
- How it was eventually stopped from spreading.
- Read the Case Study of Insider Sabotage: The Tim Lloyd / Omega Case (link to PDF document right under the link to this assignment).Write a brief summary of this case study. In your summary, be sure to answer the following questions:
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- What happened at Omega?
- What was lost/damaged/compromised?
- Why was it so easy for Tim Lloyd able to do what he did?
- How could the company have prevented such actions?
- Why did the secret service get involved?