This simple guide, written by Sophos, is a useful resource for anyone who would like to understand more about cyber-security and the threats posed by increasingly sophisticated malware.

It is written in simple to understand language, and is a great resource to share around your office.

Some of the terms defined include:

Adware

Malware

Ransomware

Phishing

Trojan

it also includes some great safety tips such as:

How to avoid viruses, trojans, worms and spyware

How to avoid hoaxes

How to secure your data

How to avoid spam

How to avoid being phished

How to be safe on the internet

How to choose secure passwords

You can download the guide here.

We hope you find this useful.