Describe what a computer worm is and the potential damage caused by computer worms.

A1 Malware, maximum 200 words
Describe what a computer worm is and the potential damage caused by computer worms. Explain the difference between a computer worm and a virus. Support your findings by referencing some famous worm attacks such as Morris worm (1988), Code Red I and II (2001) worm, Nimda worm (2001), SQL slammer (2003) and Conflicker (2008).

A2 Digital Certificates, maximum 200 words
Explain (briefly) how https enables secure interactions with a web site possessing a digital certificate. In what way does Tor enhance secure communications?

A3 Cybercrime, maximum 200 words
Cybercrime often has an international dimension as perpetrators can act from almost any location in the world and usually take measures to conceal their identity. Highlight three difficulties facing law-enforcement agencies due to this international dimension.

A4 Computer Forensics, maximum 200 words
What types of tools are EnCase or AccessData FTK and what types of tasks can they perform in Cybercrime investigation?

A5 Ethics and Codes of Practice, maximum 200 words
Discuss the difference between Codes of Ethics and Codes of Practice as applicable to computing professionals.

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