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Viruses and spam what you need to know
Whether you’re a network administrator, use a computer at work, or just read email, this course is for you. We tell you the facts about computer viruses and spam in simple, easy-to understand language
It’s estimated that 80% of all email sent in the entire world is spam. Only 2 in 10 emails are legitimate. That’s a LOT of spam.
And spam isn’t new - it’s been around since email was invented in the 1980’s. While this old enemy may seem easily avoidable for some, it remains the no.1 cause of viruses entering and infect staff computers or even entire networks.
This course will explain what to look out for, provide some tips on spotting fake emails – even those that look very real – and how you can reduce your exposure to spam longer term
What can viruses do?
Viruses used to play pranks or stop your computer working, but now they compromise security in more insidious ways. Here are the things that viruses can do.
By the end of this course you will be able to defend yourself against spam and other phishing attacks
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