
Learn the basics of securing your computer against hackers by exploring common attack types, security software, physical protection, malware removal, and dealing with hardware failures.
Explore how spyware quietly infects computers, spies on your browsing history, and sends data to hackers. Learn to scan for and remove adware and unwanted pop-ups.
Define malware as malicious software, any program bent on harming your computer data or you. Explain that the term malware encompasses various types and acts as a general aggregate.
Understand how to protect your computer from threats by installing the essential software you need to keep it secure.
Learn how unified security software packages integrate antivirus, firewall, and more in a single suite, illustrated by Norton 360, and explore scans, identity protection, backups, and performance optimization.
Explore how cloud scanning and removal tools detect hidden malware, using Panda Cloud Cleaner and online scanners like Eset and F-Secure to scan, report, and clean infections.
Explore alternative backup solutions with Acronis True Image, showcasing encryption, online cloud storage, and feature-rich backup management beyond Windows backup and restore.
Have your computer ever been infected by a virus? Or maybe a hacker stole your user name and password to a critical site such as Email or even bank account? Or maybe your computer was stolen and now your data is in a thief's hands? This course will help you not only protect your computer but to know what to do if the disaster strikes! By taking our course, you will learn how to:
and even more important topics to know so you don't have to fall prey to hackers and malicious software, such as viruses, spyware, adware and even ransomware! Feel free to take a look at our promotional video to get more information about our course and become prepared and protected in today's diverse computer world.