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Types of Social Engineering Attacks: Malware Threats
This course teaches you to identify malware threats and protects you from malicious hackers. Master Social Engineering and become a cybersecurity expert.
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What you'll learn
Overview
Do you want to take your cybersecurity career to the next level?
Are you tired of feeling vulnerable to online threats?
This comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge to not only protect yourself but also become a cybersecurity expert!
In today's digital age, hackers are constantly seeking new ways to steal our data. Phishing emails, vishing calls and sneaky social engineering tactics are just a few tricks in their arsenal. These attacks can plant nasty malware, like trojan horses, right onto your devices, compromising your security and privacy. With the growing number of online platforms, these backdoors – hidden vulnerabilities – become even more dangerous.
This course is your one-stop shop for conquering social engineering. I'll break down different techniques and tools hackers use, so you can recognize them a mile away. By the end, you'll be a social engineering master, able to identify and defend yourself from these sneaky scams.
Here's what makes this course the perfect fit for you:
Beginner-Friendly
No prior knowledge of social engineering, malware or cybersecurity is required. I'll walk you through everything step-by-step.
Ethical Hacking
Learn how to ethically apply social engineering principles to test your own defenses and those of your organization. This proactive approach helps identify weaknesses before hackers exploit them.
Actionable Skills
I don't just throw theory at you. This course is packed with hands-on exercises that will help you solidify your understanding and develop practical skills to combat malware threats.
This course will teach you how to:
By the end of this course, you'll be a cybersecurity expert! You'll have the skills to identify and thwart malware threats, understand the psychology behind social engineering and even explore ethical sniffing techniques.
Enrol now and take charge of your online safety!
Requirements
This course was designed for total beginners and there is no particular knowledge requirement.
Course Content
1 Section 4 Lectures 1h 6m total length
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