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How do computers get hacked?

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How do computers get hacked?

SUBJECTS:  Technologies

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


What are some examples of cyber crime?

Watch this clip to find out how viruses, denial of service attacks (DDoS) and phishing scams work.

What is a botnet? And how are they used by hackers to bring down websites?

Most of the time computers get hacked because of simple mistakes users make. What can users do to better protect themselves from cyber crime?


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Production Date: 31 Aug 2015


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