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Common Cybersecurity Attacks and How to Avoid Them

Attackers on the internet have different motivations. This course will teach you about the different types of threats to systems and data, and how you can avoid falling for an attacker’s tricks.

Advanced
16m
(8)

Created by John Elliott

Last Updated Dec 18, 2024

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Common Cybersecurity Attacks and How to Avoid Them

Attackers on the internet have different motivations. This course will teach you about the different types of threats to systems and data, and how you can avoid falling for an attacker’s tricks.

Advanced
16m
(8)

Created by John Elliott

Last Updated Dec 18, 2024

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What you'll learn

Cyber-attackers have many different goals and ways of attacking you. In this course, Common Cybersecurity Attacks and How to Avoid Them, you’ll learn to protect yourself against the different types of attackers. First, you’ll explore the different types of cyber-attackers and what motivates them. Next, you’ll discover how criminals trick you into sending them your money. Finally, you’ll learn how to determine what attackers you will face at home and at work. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of cybersecurity needed to recognize common criminal attacks.

Common Cybersecurity Attacks and How to Avoid Them
Advanced
16m
(8)
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John Elliott
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John Elliott is a data protection specialist. He helps organizations comply with regulations in a sensible and pragmatic way, balancing business needs, risk and regulations.

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