Author/Source: Malware is bad software that can harm your computer. Cybercriminals are people who use computers to do illegal things. A botnet is a network of infected computers controlled by criminals. See the full link here
Takeaway
This article talks about how Microsoft is working to stop cybercrime by using technology and working with law enforcement. It explains how they disrupted a specific group of cybercriminals and are helping to protect people online.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
Fighting cybercrime is like playing a game of tag; when the bad guys are tagged, they have to stop what they’re doing.
Why It Matters
Cybercrime affects everyone by stealing personal information and money. For example, Microsoft’s work stopped criminals from using malicious software that could have harmed many people’s computers and online accounts.
Related Terms
Malware, Cybercriminals, Botnet
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