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Malware in the World and in the Media

The actual scope of malware is not always accurately portrayed in the media. Watch Skylar Simmons explain more.

This video will consider the actual scope of malware, which is not always accurately portrayed in the media.

Malware can range from high levels of sophistication to low levels of sophistication. Still, unless you work in the industry, it may be hard to get a full overview of the range of daily attacks that the average computer user is subject to.

Investigate and share: The Verizon 2019 Data Breach Report is mentioned in this video. Read this summary of the 2020 edition. What is your main takeaway from the current state of cybersecurity? Share your reflections in the comments area at the bottom of this page.

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