forms of attack.

forms of attack.

1. malware

   • malicious software
     • firewalls and anti malware services, as this would limit human error.

2. phishing

   • send fake promotional offers to entise them in giving offers
     • user access levels to limit the extent of the impact to the wider system

3. social engineering

   • tricking people into giving sensitive information

4. brute force attacks

   • guessing a password repeatedly.

5. DOS attack

   • repeated requests from server

6. data interception and theft

   • intercepting packets
     • network forensics can try to help stop this

7. sql injection

   • changing of information, can be stopped vi authentication
     • penetration testing can be used to help

8. poor network policy

   • no authentication