Learn about common types of malware, the threats they pose, and how to combat them.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Malware explained
- What is malware?
- The malware origin story
- Viruses, trojans, and worms, oh my!
- Ransomware, bots, and wiper malware
- Rootkits, keyloggers, and malvertising
- Fileless malware and mobile malware
- Cryptojacking
- Malware infection: How do you catch it?
- Risks and consequences of malware
- The software line of defense
- Malware defense: Best practices
- Skills needed for professional malware analysis
- Malware enthusiast version
- Next steps
Taught by
Stephanie Ihezukwu
