🔒Malware can cause serious damage to your computer and compromise your personal data.
🔍Ransomware encrypts your files and demands payment for their release.
🕵️♂️Spyware can monitor your activities, capture sensitive information, and invade your privacy.
💡Enabling macros in documents can be a common way for malware to enter your computer.
🌐Be cautious of websites without SSL encryption and avoid clicking on suspicious pop-ups.
What is the most common type of malware?
—Ransomware is one of the most common and dangerous types of malware, which encrypts your files and holds them hostage until you pay a ransom.
How can I prevent malware infections?
—To prevent malware infections, you should avoid downloading files from untrusted sources, enable security features like two-factor authentication, and keep your software and operating system up to date.
Is it safe to enable macros in documents?
—Enabling macros in documents can be risky as it can allow malware to execute and infect your computer. It is recommended to disable macros unless you trust the source and have verified the document's authenticity.
What should I do if my computer gets infected with malware?
—If your computer gets infected with malware, disconnect it from the internet, seek professional help or use reputable malware removal tools to clean your system, and change your passwords after removing the malware.
How can I protect my personal information online?
—To protect your personal information online, use strong and unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, be cautious of sharing sensitive information on social media, and limit the amount of personal data you put online.
00:00Introduction to the dangers of malware, ransomware, and spyware.
00:11Explanation of how ransomware works and its impact on computer systems.
01:11Overview of spyware and its ability to capture sensitive information.
02:26Advice on preventing malware infections, including disabling macros in documents and being cautious of websites without SSL encryption.
03:44Importance of proactive security measures such as two-factor authentication and strong passwords.
04:48Tips for limiting personal information online to protect against data breaches and identity theft.
