Network Security Threats

Network Security Threats

1. Brute Force Attack

   • A brute force attack is when software is used to try different combinations of passwords to gain unauthorised access to a computed system.
   • Use a strong password with 8 characters including lowercase and uppercase, symbols and numbers.
   • Use 2 step verification is used when an unauthorised user tries to get into you accounts. Even if they have your password they will still need a code or know a answers to questions to get into your account.

2. Phishing

   • It redirects people to websites that take their information like bank details. It seems real but it actually is just there to make you think that and trust it.
   • Look at the senders email, if the link has a padlock in the top left corner and it says where its connection is based to when clicking on it and if their grammar is poor.

3. Social Engineering

   • Always check who sent the email and learn how to easily catch that it's fake.
   • It's used to gain unauthorised access and to manipulate people into giving personal details.