Spyware

Spyware

1. Network Security Threats

   • DDoS
     • Distributed Denial of Service Attack
     • Pentesting checks for weaknesses
     • Useless data packets are thrown at the server thousands of times to make the server overload
   • Active Attack
   • Scareware
   • Viruses
   • Passive Attack
     • Intercepts data packets that you send and receive
     • Encrypt your data and use a VPN
   • Worm
     • A type of malware which replicates itself
     • Use the latest anti-malware software
   • Botnet
     • A group of infected/hacked computers connecting to one another and infecting other accounts
     • Avoid clicking on untrusted links
   • Insider Attack
     • Data is accessed by someone on your network
     • Create user access levels which can only access some data
   • Brute Force Attack
     • Use strong passwords, use 2 step verification and limit the login attempts
     • An attacker continually attempts to gain access to your network
   • Ransomware
     • Threatens you to hand over money/ login details etc
     • Back up all your data and never pay the ransom
   • Trojan Horse
     • Malware disguised as a useful/good software
     • Download latest anti- malware software