Malware¶

Target competencyIs able to prevent, identify and resolve common malware issues.

Why it matters¶

Malware issues can stop the progress of a language project. A language technologist needs to be able to resolve these issues.

Each rung is a level a learner is at; its activities are what carries them to the next one. How to read these levels

0No Competency

Scan for and identify malware issues on your devices.

Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
1Has Knowledge

Learn how to scan for and repair virus infections.

Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
2With Assistance

Train users in best practices for choosing and maintaining security software and avoiding malware.

Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
3Independent

Learn advanced features such as how to use whitelists to protect critical tools from overzealous security software.

Carries a learner to 4 — Expert

Ability to identify, prevent and resolve malware issues.

What is malware?Site · mcafee.comMcAfee explainer on what malware is.
Understanding malware & other threatsGuide · learn.microsoft.comMicrosoft overview of malware types such as ransomware, trojans and phishing, with links on prevention and removal.
TrendMicro Threat EncyclopediaSite · trendmicro.comTrend Micro searchable database of malware, vulnerabilities and spam, for looking up a specific threat.
Avast Antivirus BlogSite · blog.avast.comAvast blog with articles on scams, privacy and current security threats.
Social EngineeringGuide · knowbe4.comKnowBe4 explainer on social engineering attacks such as phishing, pretexting and baiting, and how to prevent them.
What is two factor authentication?Guide · authy.comExplains two-factor authentication, why passwords alone are weak, and methods such as SMS, apps and hardware tokens.
Two factor authenticationGuide · techtarget.comTechTarget definition of two-factor authentication covering how it works, factor types and methods.