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Download Precautions and Hash Checking
In this video, you will learn best practices for downloading files and how to securely assess them.
In this video, you will learn best practices for downloading files and how to securely assess them.
Here are some tips going forward:
- always download from trusted sites
- if a paid program shows on a site for free, it is likely fake
- antiviruses should scan inbound files
- check the file hash value, if possible
Over to you: Download a file and check the hash value.
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Cyber Security Foundations: Why Cyber Security is Important
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