Viruses, malware and hacking

Reason For Learning

As we use internet connected devices more often for completing work and for entertainment purposes, understanding the risks and impacts that threats can create is an essential skill to have. The ability to identify these risks and ways to mitigate them is also essential skills to have.

Learning Intention

This learning bite provides you with a fundamental understanding of what viruses, malware and hacking risks are.

Key Vocabulary Terms

• Malware
• Trojan Horse

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