Threats to data

Threats to data

1. Malware

   • A hostile, instrusive or annoying piece of software or program code.

2. Identity Theft

   • When someone steals your personal data and uses them to pretend to be you to get credit, apply for documentd etc.

3. Opportunist threats

   • Hacking
     • Unauthorised access to computer data with or without malicious intent.
   • People who find an unattended computer and try to view or steal what they can

4. Phishing

   • Sending fake emails asking users to input password and security information in a bid to steal money.

5. Computer viruses

   • Small programs that replicate themselves and spread from computer to computer, designed to cause damage

6. Accidental damage

   • Natural disaster, mischief or accidental damage.