Risks to data

Risks to data

1. Malware

   • https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/malware
   • Any program or file that is harmful to a computer user
   • Uses a variety of physical and virtual means to spread malware that infect devices and networks

2. Trojan Horse

   • https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/Trojan-horse
   • Appears harmless, but is actually malicious
   • Unable to duplicate or propagate itself without the user's assistance, therefore it isn't considered a virus
   • To avoid being infected by Trojan malware, users should keep their antivirus software up to date and never click on links from untrusted sources or download files from unknown senders

3. Phishing

   • https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/phishing
   • Phishing is a form of fraud in which an attacker masquerades as a reputable entity or person in email or other communication channels
   • Phishing can be prevented by educating users to identify phishing messages.