About this lesson

Identifying and removing spyware from your devices requires vigilance and the right approach. Spyware can be particularly sneaky, often designed to run undetected in the background while collecting information or monitoring your activities.

Course curriculum

    1. Lesson 1: Understanding Spyware

    2. Lesson 2: The Dangers of Spyware

    3. Lesson 3: Spyware and Domestic Violence

    4. Lesson 4: Signs and behaviours a device may have Spyware

    1. Lesson 1: Ways to Protect Yourself from Spyware

    2. Lesson 2: Identifying and Removing Spyware

    1. Lesson 1: Keyloggers

    2. Lesson 2: Trojan Horses

    3. Lesson 3: Adware and Spyware
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Monthly checklist

Every month follow these tips to ensure you reduce the risk of being infected with Spyware.

  • Apply updates and patches to your operating system and all installed applications as soon as they become available. Many updates include security fixes that close vulnerabilities exploited by spyware.

  • Pay close attention to the permissions requested by apps you install. Be wary of granting unnecessary permissions, especially those that could give access to your personal information or system settings.

  • Avoid visiting untrusted websites or clicking on links from unknown sources. Be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true—they often are.

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