Intermediate
Understanding Malware & Ransomware Awareness
- 1 Section
- 10 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
- 1h Duration
Understanding Malware & Ransomware Awareness
10 Lessons2 Quizzes
- Lesson 1: What Is Malware?
- Lesson 2: How Malware Spreads
- Lesson 3: What Is Ransomware?
- Lesson 4: Signs of Infection
- Lesson 5: Preventing Malware Infections
- 4 MCQs (Lessons 1–5)
- Lesson 6: Responding to a Ransomware Attack
- Lesson 7: Backups & Recovery Strategies
- Lesson 8: Updates & Patching
- Lesson 9: Anti Malware Tools & Detection
- Lesson 10: Continuous Learning & Improvement
- 4 MCQs (Lessons 6–10)
This module empowers non-technical staff with clear, practical knowledge of malware and ransomware: what they are, how they operate and spread, how to recognize infection signs, employ prevention strategies, respond effectively to incidents, maintain reliable backups, apply patches promptly, leverage detection tools, and sustain ongoing vigilance. Each lesson features an expanded in-lesson article to deepen understanding and an interactive MCQ or True/False quiz to reinforce learning.