KwickClips Computer Science · 39 sec · free
Why do updates matter?
Short answer. They close weak points that malware uses.
Where should apps come from?
Official app stores.
Prevention
| Update everything |
| Antivirus and firewall on |
| Official app stores only |
| Regular backups |
Remember
| Update, protect, back up |
Most malware gets in because of one missed update. Prevent malware with four habits. Update everything. Keep antivirus and firewall on. Use official app stores. Back up regularly. Update, protect and back up.
This clip is from the full lesson: Malware: Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Spyware, Adware and Ransomware — 7 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications (165), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science (083), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science Essentials (083), CBSE Class 11 Information Technology (802)
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