Daily Bell Ringer — Malware, Viruses, Ransomware, & Social Engineering

Course 1: Computer Literacy / Unit 9: Cybersecurity & Digital Safety / Lesson 2: Malware, Viruses, Ransomware, & Social Engineering

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How does social engineering trick users without using any virus or coding exploit?

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intro, body, conclusion): Why can it be easier to trick a person than to trick a computer? Give an example from everyday life.

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Unit-level context for this lesson · Course 110110

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#6 Identify and analyze ethical issues such as copyright, privacy, and security related to computing.
#14 Explain the importance of maintaining a good digital identity.

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