Threats to data

Threats to data

1. Opportunity threats

   • An opportunity for people to access data.
     • Example: unattended computer

2. Computer viruses

   • Programs which try to replicate and spread over computer or networks

3. Other malware

   • Aims to cause damage/ steal data
     • Trojans
     • worms
     • adware
     • spyware

4. Phishing

   • Fake email to try and get people to give personal information

5. Accidental damage

   • Floods
   • Fire
   • Hurricanes
   • untrained users
   • earthquake

6. Hackers

   • purposely try to gain unauthorised access