An infographic dissecting the nature and ramifications of Stuxnet, the first weapon made entirely out of code. This was produced for Australian TV program HungryBeast on Australia's ABC1
Direction and Motion Graphics: Patrick Clair
Written by: Scott Mitchell
Production Company: Zapruder's Other Films.
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It starts very simply. A virus, just one, latches on to one of your cells and fools that cell into making lots more. Lots, lots more, like a million new viruses. This animation shows you how viruses trick healthy cells to join the dark side.
Credit: Robert Krulwich; Jason Orfanon; David Bolinsky; Animation courtesy Zirus/XVIVO
via npr.org
During the last week of July, AVG researchers compiled a list of virus and malware attacks by country picked up by AVG security software. This means we have compiled data from over 127 million computers in 144 countries to determine the incidence rates of virus attacks by country.
via thompson.blog.avg.com
Computer viruses go by many names, but they’re designed to do one thing: trick you. Regardless of what type of malware they actually are, cyber security threats continue to increase. Luckily, the best AntiVirus software has improved to meet the challenge of new viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware. The following infographic explains the current internet security landscape with statistics on computer viruses and advice on how to protect your computer.
via anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com