1.6 Security Systems

1.6 Security Systems

1. Forms of attack

   • Malware- its where a software connects to a computer without the owner knowing which may lead to the software causing damage
   • Phishing- Phishing is masquerading as a trustworthy source in an attempt to bait a user to surrender sensitive information such as a username, password, credit card number
   • Social engineering- is the use of deception and manipulation to obtain confidential information. It is a non-technical kind of intrusion that relies heavily on human interaction and often involves tricking people into breaking normal security procedures.
   • Poor network policy- determines how policies are enforced and lays out some of the basic architecture of the company security/ network security environment.
   • Data interception and theft- Data theft is the act of stealing computer-based information from an unknowing victim with the intent of compromising privacy or obtaining confidential information.