Week 1 & 2 Computer Viruses & Protect My Computer (PDF)

The suspicious activity  Objectives 1 2 3 4 5 6 Define what Malware How the Signs that What is Hackers malware is types & viruses the hackers ? types How it spread ? computer...

The suspicious activity  Objectives 1 2 3 4 5 6 Define what Malware How the Signs that What is Hackers malware is types & viruses the hackers ? types How it spread ? computer affects on might have my a virus computer ?  any Software intentionally Malware is designed to cause disruption to a computer This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY. How it affects ? 1 2 3 4 causing stealing gaining disrupting damage sensitive unauthorize normal information d access system operations. Malware can take various forms, Viruses including: Trojans Spyware  Activity After introducing the various forms of malware, work in groups to write the following for each type: DEFINITION HOW IT AFFECT EXAMPLES THE COMPUTER?  Viruses: Programs that can replicate and spread to other computers. Trojans: Disguised as legitimate software, but harmful once executed. Spyware: Secretly monitors and collects user data.  How Do Viruses Spread from One Computer to Another? Email Attachments Downloads External Drives Network Sharing Malicious Websites What Are the Signs That a Computer Might Have a Virus? Slow Performance Frequent Crashes Unusual Behavior Missing Files Unfamiliar Programs Who uses viruses A hacker who's purpose is to: leak private information gain unauthorized access to information or systems or which unknowingly interferes with the user's computer security and privacy. Some types of Hackers White Hat Hackers Black Hat Hackers What is the difference between them ? Lesson 2 Protect My Computer How to protect my computer from viruses ? Objectives : 1 2 3 4 5 What is Understand Identify Learn About Activate and hackers and Why Ways to Antivirus use built in hackers Computer Keep Our Software protection types ? Protection is Computers Important Safe Who uses viruses A hacker who's purpose is to: leak private information gain unauthorized access to information or systems or which unknowingly interferes with the user's computer security and privacy. Some types of Hackers White Hat Hackers Black Hat Hackers What is the difference between them ? Why Computer Protection is Important ? Protects Personal Information Prevents Data Loss Ensures Smooth Performance Stops Spread to Other Devices  Activity Create a list of at least 3 things you can do to protect your computer from viruses.  Install a virus protection or an Inst antivirus software and perform all regular updates. Create strong passwords. How to Cre ate protect our computer Be Be careful with emails links. from attacks? Don 't Don't insert un-trusted USB's to your computer inse rt Always check on windows Che ck defender on  The antivirus is a program designed to detect and remove malware and other What is kinds of malicious software from your computer or The laptop. antivirus ? some popular antivirus software options: Norton Antivirus Avast Free Antivirus Search for more examples.  Some antivirus programs are designed by the computer created company like windows defender, that is considered anti malware protection.  Find out where is the icon of Microsoft defender and check if it needs any action from your side. **Hint windows security