Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.12

Describe how sensitive data can be affected by malware and other attacks.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how malware works.
  • how sensitive data can be affected by malware and other attacks.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify when a computer issue is potentially caused by malware.
  • remove malware from a computing device.
  • explain ways to protect computing devices from malware.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • malware is harmful to computing devices and personal data.
  • software exists to remove malware from computing devices.
  • software exists to protect computing devices from a malware attack.

Vocabulary

personal data, malware, cyber attacks
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