This interactive lesson describes 10 types of malware, or malicious code: viruses, worms, Trojans, Remote Access Trojans (RATs), logic bombs, keyloggers, spyware, adware, bots and botnets, and rootkits. It also explains advanced persistent threats (APTs) and zero day attacks. A self-assessment is provided at the end of the lesson.

This interactive lesson was made possible by funding from National Science Foundation Grant # DUE 1601612 at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey – PI Mike Qaissaunee, with contributions from Dr. John Sands & Susan Sands of Moraine Valley Community College and Jaime Mahoney of Bunker Hill Community College.

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