Malware Removal: Identifying Malware Types & Classification Approaches

Skillsoft issued completion badges are earned based on viewing the percentage required or receiving a passing score when assessment is required. Knowing how to respond to malware incidents is a critical skill for security professionals, and the first step to achieving malware response skills is understanding the types of malware you will face in the field. In this course, you'll explore different types of malware such as worms, Trojan viruses, botnets, ransomware, and rootkits. You'll then round out your knowledge by identifying the different methods used to classify a virus and determine its potential impact.