Discuss the economic impact of viruses, worms, and spyware on businesses. Start by describing some of the most destructive viruses, worms, and spyware. Then discuss why the process of dealing with viruses, worms, and spyware is an unending task for businesses.

1. Using the Internet, research Internet scams. Identify and describe five of the most common Internet scams. What are some of the things that Internet users can do to identify and avoid Internet scams? What are the measures that businesses are taking, or are considering taking, to protect their customers from Internet scams such as phishing?

2. Discuss the economic impact of viruses, worms, and spyware on businesses. Start by describing some of the most destructive viruses, worms, and spyware. Then discuss why the process of dealing with viruses, worms, and spyware is an unending task for businesses.

3. Research the issues surrounding software copyrights and licensing. Be sure to look at the issues from both the perspective of the software vendors and from the perspective of the software users (including commercial and noncommercial users). Also, research the techniques used by software vendors to ensure that users follow copyright and licensing provisions. Discuss the impact of outsourcing and on-demand computing on the businesses in the United States. Have these two trends helped the U.S. economy or hurt it?

4. Using the Internet, library databases and other credible sources to research current issues in outsourcing and on-demand computing. Prepare a 4-5 page paper using APA format.

The Introduction, Body, and Conclusion of this paper MUST be a minimum of (4) pages in length.