Introduction: What is ‘Malware’?
In this lesson, we’ll introduce you to basic malware threats. We’ll also explain simple precautions we can take to stay safe.
Malware protection involves tools and strategies to defend computers and data from malicious software like viruses, ransomware, and spyware. It’s crucial in today’s digital landscape because it’s our primary defense against cyberattacks that can cause significant financial harm, data theft, and reputational damage for individuals and organisations.
Here are the top five problems that they cause:
- Data Theft and Loss
- Financial Losses
- System Damage and Performance Degradation
- Privacy Invasion and Identity Theft
- Reputational Damage and Loss of Trust
Summary
Every piece of information we can acquire against malware threats will make us stronger. Going online without our armour is quite dangerous. Although we may not be able to learn everything in this module, even the simplest lesson will provide us with a thick protective wall.