Course Overview

Cyber Attack Warning Signs explains how modern, AI-driven cyber threats operate and leave detectable indicators. It covers practical warning signs across devices, accounts, and messages in workplace environments.

This course examines how artificial intelligence has changed malware and ransomware behaviour, making attacks more adaptive and harder to detect. It explains common cyber attack warning signs such as unexpected performance changes, unusual account activity, and suspicious files or messages.

The content describes how compromised devices may show signs like unexplained slowness, crashes, or unknown programs running in the background. It also explores indicators of account compromise, including unfamiliar login alerts, unauthorised password resets, and emails sent without knowledge.

Guidance is provided on recognising risky attachments, misleading pop-ups, and file characteristics often linked to malware.

The course outlines appropriate actions to take when warning signs appear, emphasising early reporting and coordination with IT or security teams.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Explain how artificial intelligence influences modern cyber attacks
• Identify early warning signs of malware infection
• Recognise indicators of account compromise
• Apply appropriate response actions to suspected cyber attacks