Network Security Threats

Network Security Threats

1. spyware

   • software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.
   • Use trusted antivirus software with anti-spyware features. Don't download suspicious-looking email attachments. Don't click on online pop-ups. Don't open links received in text messages from unknown numbers.

2. trojan horse

   • Trojan gains access to a computer by pretending to be legitimate software. The trojan allows unauthorised backdoor access to a computer without the user being aware.
   • As with protecting against most common cybersecurity threats, effective cybersecurity software should be your front line of protection. An effective internet security solution should run fast, frequent scans and alert you as soon as a Trojan virus is detected.

3. worm

   • a computer worm is a type of malware that spreads copies of itself from computer to computer. A worm can replicate itself without any human interaction, and it does not need to attach itself to a software program in order to cause damage.
   • computer worms are pieces of malware that infect a device and make copies of themselves, going on to infect other devices in the system. They slow down network traffic, take up storage space, and can corrupt or destroy files if they are not quickly removed.

4. phishing

   • normally used through an Email to get access to your accounts
   • poor gramma

5. virus

   • Use trusted antivirus software with anti-spyware features. Don't download suspicious-looking email attachments. Don't click on online pop-ups. Don't open links received in text messages from unknown numbers.
   • Install Anti-virus software.

6. DDoS

   • A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service or network by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of Internet traffic.
   • Secure Your Network Infrastructure and use a firewall

7. brute force attack

   • Gaining unauthorised access to a network by using a computer program to all possible password combinations untill the correct password is found
   • use a strong password with 8 characters including uppercase, lowercase, numbers and symbolises and using 2Fa(2 step verification) and Locking accounts after a certain number of login attempts.
   • passive attack
     • passive attacks are when the hacker monitors your location and goes through your data and takes it without being obvious about
     • you can prevent a passive attack by using encryption, network forensics, and penetration testing

8. Social Engineering Threats