Course overview
Explore the world of malicious software and the techniques used by cybercriminals to compromise digital systems. This course introduces the history and evolution of malware, examining how different types of malicious software infect, spread, and evade detection. From ransomware and spyware to file viruses and rootkits, participants will gain a practical understanding of common threats and the methods used to target modern computing environments.
What you will learn:
- Malware concepts and terminology, including its evolution and impact on digital systems.
- Common malware categories, such as ransomware, spyware, Trojans, worms, and rootkits.
- Infection and evasion techniques used to spread and conceal malicious software.
- Windows PE file vulnerabilities and the mechanisms used by file viruses.
- Fundamentals of malware detection and prevention to support cyber security awareness.
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