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Mis 350-01: Management Information System
Cheri Gantt
April 18, 2012
Management Information Systems
MISY 350-01
Homework 3

1. How do antivirus programs detect and identify a virus? What is virus hoax? - Antivirus programs protect computers against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files. A virus hoax is an e-mail message that warns users of non-existent virus or other malware.

2. What is information privacy? List 5 ways to safeguard your personal information. - Information privacy refers to the rights of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them. 1. Do not reply to spam for any reason. 2. Install a personal firewall. 3.

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