Malware Understanding the Threat
In this lesson, students are introduced to malware as a technical threat to networks.
The video explains:
-What malware is in a network context
-How different types of malware gain access to systems
-How malware behaves and spreads
-The impact malware can have on data and networks
-How malware affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)
This lesson focuses on how malware works, not laws or prevention, and is designed to support OCR GCSE Computer Science students with clear, exam-aligned explanations.
The video ends with GCSE-style practice questions and success criteria to help students structure strong exam answers.
Suitable for:
-GCSE Computer Science (OCR J277)
-KS3 to early GCSE transition
-Revision and flipped learning
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