By understanding the nature of these digital threats, you can navigate the web with confidence, ensuring that your "digital house" remains secure against unwanted guests.
Avoid suspicious email attachments and "too good to be true" download links. By understanding the nature of these digital threats,
The term is short for "malicious software." It is a broad category that includes any software specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. If a program is doing something on your computer that you didn't ask it to do—and it's harmful—it’s likely malware. Common types of malware include: If a program is doing something on your
Software updates often include "patches" for security holes that malware exploits. Often hidden in downloads, email attachments, or USB drives
It then attempts to spread by attaching its code to other files or programs on your hard drive or across a network.
Often hidden in downloads, email attachments, or USB drives.