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Is it real or is it a trap? Learn how to protect yourself from cybercriminals!Hundreds of times per day, cybercriminals are attempting to access your computer or your data, often by tricking you with fake emails, fake links, or even fake phone calls and voicemails. How do you know what's real and what you should avoid?In this course, IT security expert, Ken Dwight, aka "The Virus Doctor", will walk you through the world of cybersecurity, including all the attacks, techniques, and strategies the bad guys use every day to try and make us click without thinking.Along with Microsoft trainer Lisa Lopez, Ken will cover the critical topics everyone needs to know.Topics covered include:Learning the types of attacks users face every dayLearning the threats posed by Phishing, Spear-Phishing, Spyware, Ransomware, and SextortionLearning what criminals hope to gain by attacking you and your devicesDiscovering ways you can protect yourself and your computerKnowing the characteristics of a strong passwordLearning backup strategies to protect your data from ransomware attacksLearning social engineering techniques that criminals use to prey on your emotions, so you let your guard down and allow them into your accountsWith real life examples culled from over 20 years in IT security, "The Virus Doctor", will teach all you need to know in this engaging, effective eLearning course!An hour of high-quality HD content in the "Uniquely Engaging"TM Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style!Objectives. You will be able to:Describe threats from cybercriminals that target you and your devicesDefine cybersecurity terms including Phishing, Vishing, Ransomware, Sextortion, Social Engineering, and BotnetsList benefits cybercriminals hope to achieve by attacking people and devicesDescribe the role played by hardware, software, privilege level, and updates in protecting your computerIdentify at least three characteristics of a "strong" passwordExplain the 3-2-1 backup strategy and how it protects from ransomwareList at least three ways criminals hope to get access to your computerDiscuss the role of clickbait and social engineering in cybersecurity attacks

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