Risks to Data

Risks to Data

1. Malware

   • Malware is a computer program designed to infiltrate and damage computers without the users consent. It is the general term covering all the different types of threats to your computer safety like viruses.
   • To reduce the risks of malware, you should Install Anti-Virus/Malware Software. Secure Your Network. Think Before You Click. Keep Your Anti-Virus Software Up to Date. Run Regularly Scheduled Scans with Your Anti-Virus Software. Keep Your Operating System Current.

2. Computer Virus

   • Risks of computer viruses are: slow computer performance, erratic computer behavior, unexplained data loss and frequent computer crashes.
   • To reduce getting a computer virus, Make sure you have an antivirus program running on your computer, and keep it updated. It will identify and remove viruses in your memory, storage media and any incoming files. Most importantly, an antivirus program automatically scans files you download from the Internet, email attachments and open files.

3. Rogue Security Software

4. Trojan Horse

5. Malicious Spyware

6. Botnet

7. Spam

8. Phishing

   • The attacker will penetrate your account and hack into whatever they need on your computer. This would most likely be: bank accounts, addresses and emails.
   • To reduce risks of Phishing it is important to think before you click as emails can have attachments which contain viruses. These can access people to hack your computer. You can install an anti-phishing toolbar which will help to prevent this. Never giving out any personal information to people you don't know, even your email, can stop this from happening. Knowing your email can make it easier for people to hack and phish you.

9. Rootkit