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Visit the given link
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ransomware:
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Answer the given questions:
1. How can you stay protected
from ransomware?
2. Given one typical example of
ransomware?

TYPES OF CYBER THREATS
These cyber threats can harm your personal information and devices:

Malware: Harmful software that can slow down your device, steal information or delete
files. Always be cautious when downloading files or clicking links and protect with
antivirus software.

Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to steal personal details through fake emails. Always verify
emails and never click on suspicious links or attachments.

Ransomware: A virus that locks your files and demands money to unlock them. If this happens,
do not pay and seek professional help to recover your data.
Hacking: When someone illegally accesses your accounts or devices. Use strong, unique

passwords and enable two-factor authentication to increase security.
Spyware: Software that secretly tracks your online activities and steals personal information.
Avoid downloading from unknown sources and regularly scan your device for threats.

HOW TO STAY SAFE FROM CYBER THREATS

The important measures to stay safe from cyber threats are:

Strong Passwords Privacy Control Enable 2FA Antivirus Protection Software Updates
Create complex Review privacy settings Turn on two-factor Install antivirus Regularly update your
passwords using a mix on your accounts to authentication for software to detect software to fix security
of letters, numbers ensure only trusted extra protection when and remove harmful flaws and stay safe
and symbols, avoiding people can access your logging into your viruses that can steal from cyber threats.
personal info. information. accounts. your data.

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