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1. Viruses and Malware are programs that can attack computers, tablets and phones and other digital devices. This infects your devices and can break the device completely

   • By combining the words ‘malicious’ (meaning ‘harmful’) and ‘software’ we get the word ‘malware’. Viruses are just one type of malware. Other types include spyware, worms and trojans.

2. Malware is made to stop thing running properly on your device and sometimes to steal your personal information.

   • Your Device can be harmed very quickly if it gets infected by malware. It could crash, reboot or shutdown.

3. The common types of malware is; Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horse and Spyware-

   • Some spyware can even use your webcam without your knowledge.
   • A trojan horse (or just a trojan) pretends it will be a useful and safe program, when actually it will try to attack your device.

4. Security

   • When using the web or email don’t click on anything unless you know what it is. Check if it is an email you’re expecting from an address you recognise or it is a site that you’re sure you can trust.
   • An email cannot corrupt your device on its own. Viruses can be hidden in attachments and these could corrupt your system when you run them. Remember not to run a program if you don’t know where it has come from and haven’t chosen to install it.
     • Install anti-virus software and run regular scans. This will highlight any suspicious software.

5. Hacking

   • Banks are frequently the targets from hackers. Attempts are made to break into the banks files or monitor there files in hop of scamming customers and getting there personal details