Foundational Tech Hands-On: Staying Safe from Viruses & Malware
10/19/2026 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM ET
Category
Foundational Technology Lessons
Admission
- Free
Summary
How viruses and malware typically get onto a computer (bad links, attachments, pop-ups, fake downloads), the difference between free and paid antivirus software, safe browsing habits, automatic updates, and how to recognize "scareware" tech-support scams versus a real infection.
Description
Foundational Tech Lessons
Week's Topic: Staying Safe from Viruses & Malware
How viruses and malware typically get onto a computer (bad links, attachments, pop-ups, fake downloads), the difference between free and paid antivirus software, safe browsing habits, automatic updates, and how to recognize "scareware" tech-support scams versus a real infection.
Instructor: Mariana Carvalho