Anatomy of a Computer Virus

Stuxnet: Anatomy of a Computer Virus is a narrated and illustrated explanation of the Stuxnet virus. The does a good job of explaining how the virus was created, spread, and the problems it could potentially cause. The video is embedded below.

Stuxnet: Anatomy of a Computer Virus from Patrick Clair on Vimeo.

If you're considering using Stuxnet: Anatomy of a Computer Virus in your classroom, you might also want to take a look at some of Common Craft's videos that can help viewers understand how computer viruses can spread. Computer Viruses and Threats is the obvious choice from Common Craft to complement the video above.

The World Wide Web in Plain English explains how the web works. This video could aid students' understanding of Stuxnet: Anatomy of a Computer Virus. (If you're reading this in RSS you might need to click through to see the video).


H/T to Cool Infographics for the Stuxnet: Anatomy of a Computer Virus video.