1. 1. Using a Web browser, perform some research on a
1. 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?
