Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science (1CP2)Specification point 5.3.1

Edexcel 1CP2 5.3.1: Threats: malware and social engineering

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Lessons that teach it

1. F11.1 Why cyber security Cyber security
   Confidentiality, integrity and availability, who attacks and why, and ranking risk.
2. F11.2 Malware Cyber security
   Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware and spyware, and a signature scanner.
3. F11.3 Social engineering Cyber security
   Phishing, pharming, shouldering and blagging, and a filter that flags them.

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