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Malware and its Symptoms

June 2024 with James Conrad

Join James Conrad as we learn how to identify different types of malware through recognizing and diagnosing symptoms. We'll look at how malware hijacks devices and installs unauthorized software.

Recommended Experience

Basic familiarity with IT and networking concepts
Entry-level cybersecurity knowledge
An understanding of system administration roles

Related certifications

ISACA Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Related Job Functions

Security analyst
Systems administrator
IT support specialist

James got his start in IT by becoming the de facto IT professional for a nonprofit organization — and the rest was history. He has over three decades of IT experience.

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Skill Outline

1. Even More Types of Malware! (14:14)
2. Live Discovery of Drive-By Malware (4:34)
3. Camera and Microphone Hijacking (8:07)
4. More Symptoms of Malware (10:25)
5. Demonstration of Unauthorized Installation (3:34)

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