Threats to Data

Threats to Data

1. Accidental

   • Loss of power
   • Fire
   • Flood

2. Opportunist

   • Theft
   • Damage to Client
   • Damage to data

3. Malicious

   • Worm
     • A computer worm is a malware computer program that replicates itself to spread to other computers. Unlike a computer virus, it doesnt need to attach to files.
   • ID Theft
   • Virus
     • A virus is a piece of code which is capable of copying itself andhas a damaging effect
   • Trojan Horses
     • A trojan horse is a program made by a person which is designed to breach the security of a computer system while performing no harmful functions.
       • E.g key logger - logs everything you tyope, i.e, passwords and usernames.
   • Spyware

4. What Do They Mean?

   • Malicious is when malware appears as some benign program allowing a hacker full access to a system; spyware; adware; and various other nasties. Malware is never benefi cial.
   • Opportunist is when people find an unattended client and steal or damage it or its data.
   • Accidental is when damage is caused to the client due to accidental damage such as floods or fires.

5. UPS

   • Ups stands for uninterruptable power supply.