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Ransomware & Malware

How a single opened attachment or fake installer can lock up a company, and the fast, simple moves that keep one infected laptop from becoming a full breach.

What this training covers

  • What ransomware and malware are and the common ways they get onto a device
  • Malicious attachments and macros, and why enable-content prompts are a trap
  • Malvertising and fake installers that pose as software updates or downloads
  • The early warning signs that a device may be infected
  • Containment: disconnect from the network, leave the device on, and report immediately
  • Why paying a ransom is unreliable, and how good backups change the outcome

Business outcome

Employees build fast, repeatable security habits that reduce risk and strengthen your compliance posture.