Objective:

• Students will potential indicators to determine attack types that include viruses, worms, spyware, bloatware and adware.

Standards:

CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 Objective:
2.4 – Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity

• Malware attacks
  • Worm
  • Virus
  • Spyware
  • Bloatware

Guiding Question:

What are viruses, worms, spyware, bloatware and adware and how can enterprises defend themselves against these attacks?

Resources:

• Lesson 2.4.4 – Viruses, Worms, Spyware & Adware.pptx Presentation available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Read the Lesson 2.4.4 – Viruses, Worms, Spyware & Adware.pptx presentation in today’s class.
2. Complete the 2.4.4 – Viruses, Worms, Spyware & Adware – Guided Notes – Fall 2025 Form using the materials provided.

Assigned: November 3rd, 2025
Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 4th, 2025