security threats

security threats

1. spyware

   • sends informations to the faker
     • DDos
       • happenes when a hacker tries to stop users from accessing a part of a network or website
       • Distributed denial of service attack
       • useless data packets are sent to the server in order to make it crash
       • use petesting to check for weaknesses

2. passive attack

   • where someone monitors data travelling on a network and intercepts anysensitive information
   • check websites are secure

3. Brute force attack

   • use to gain information by cracking passwords through trial and error
   • use strong passwords ,limit login attempts

4. Active attack

   • someone attacks a network with malware or other planed attacks
   • don't click on untrusted links

5. insider attack

   • someone within a organisation exploits their network access to steal informations
   • use access levels