Connected Networks · Summer Term
Network Security Threats: Malware
Identifying different types of malware (viruses, worms, ransomware) and their impact.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a virus, a worm, and ransomware based on their propagation and impact.
- Analyze how malware exploits vulnerabilities in software and human behavior.
- Predict the potential consequences of a successful ransomware attack on an organization.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: Computing - Network Security
Year: Year 10
Subject: Computing
Unit: Connected Networks
Period: Summer Term
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