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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Keeping Your Home Computer Safe From Hackers

What's the difference between Spyware, Adware and Ransomware and how can they affect you while you w...
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7:29 PM - 18 May 2021



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Keeping Your Home Computer Safe From Hackers

TodayFM
TodayFM

7:29 PM - 18 May 2021

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What's the difference between Spyware, Adware and Ransomware and how can they affect you while you work from home?

Keeping Your Home Computer Safe From Hackers

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Spyware collects your passwords and sends them to a hacker who can then access your services, like your bank.

Adware is more annoying, but not too damaging while Ransomware means your files are rendered unusable until you pay a ransom,

Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word for Tech Tuesday to discuss how people who are working from home can protect themselves against cyber threats.

Keeping Your Home Computer Safe From Hackers

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