Week 1 & 2 - Computer Viruses & Protect My Computer (1) - PDF
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This document provides information about computer viruses and malware, different types of computer storage, and how to protect your computer from attacks. It covers topics such as identifying malware, protecting your computer, and types of storage like flash drives and hard drives. It appears to be educational materials designed for secondary school students, although not a past paper.
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Lesson 1 Malware & Malware types The suspicious activity Objectives 1 2 3 4 5 6 Define what Malware types & How the viruses Signs that the What is hackers ? Hackers types malware is How it affect...
Lesson 1 Malware & Malware types The suspicious activity Objectives 1 2 3 4 5 6 Define what Malware types & How the viruses Signs that the What is hackers ? Hackers types malware is How it affects on spread ? computer might my computer ? have a virus any Software intentionally designed Malware is 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 unauthorized normal system information access operations. Malware can take various forms, including: Viruses Trojans Spyware Activity After introducing the various forms of malware, work in groups to write the following for each type: DEFINITION HOW IT AFFECT THE EXAMPLES 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 Lesson 2 Protect My Computer How to protect my computer from viruses ? Objectives : 1 2 3 4 5 What is hackers Understand Why Identify Ways to Learn About Activate and use and hackers types Computer Keep Our Antivirus built in protection ? Protection is Computers Safe Software Important 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 antivirus Install software and perform regular updates. Create strong passwords. How to Create protect our Be careful with emails links. computer Be from attacks? Don't insert un-trusted USB's to your Don't insert computer Always check on windows defender Check on The antivirus is a program designed to detect and remove malware and other kinds of malicious software from your computer or laptop. What is The 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 Lesson 3 Types of computer storage Objectives WHAT IS COMPUTER STORAGE TYPES OF STORAGE STORAGE SIZES IN DIFFERENT DEVICES Introduction to Computer Storage Today, we’re going to learn about computer storage! Just like you keep your toys or books in a box or on a shelf, computers need places to store information, like pictures, games, and documents. Let’s explore the different types of storage! What is computer storage Any physical device that capable of storing information temporarily or permanently A storage device is any computing hardware that is use for storing, porting and extracting date files and objects Types of storage Permanent Temporary Types of storage COMPACT DISC (CD) HARD DISK DRIVE FLASH DRIVE CLOUD STORAGE MEMORY CARDs Examples of Computer Storage 1. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) What It Is: A hard disk drive is a traditional storage device that uses spinning disks to read and write data. Where It’s Used: You’ll find HDDs in many computers and laptops. How It Works: It stores information magnetically on spinning disks, so it can access data quickly. 2. Solid State Drive (SSD) What It Is: An SSD is a newer type of storage that uses flash memory, which is faster than HDDs. Where It’s Used: Many new laptops and desktops use SSDs. How It Works: Since there are no moving parts, SSDs can access data almost instantly, making your computer start up faster. 3. USB Flash Drive What It Is: A small, portable device that you can plug into a computer to store files. Where It’s Used: Great for transferring files between computers or for backup. How It Works: It uses flash memory, which makes it easy to carry around! And how do we measure the memory? Challenge time! Search for how to find my computer's storage Share with us the memory size of your computer Activity : Can you provide information on the following types of computer storage: Memory Cards Cloud Storage Optical Discs? Specifically, what each one is, where it is commonly used, and how it works?