Risks to data

Risks to data

1. Malware

   • https://www.pcworld.com/article/210891/malware.html https://www.malwarebytes.com/malware/ https://www.pcworld.com/article/243818/how-to-remove-malware-from-your-windows-pc.html
   • Designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
   • Describes any malicious program or code that is harmful to systems

2. Phishing

   • http://www.phishing.org/what-is-phishing https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/phishing
   • Someone is contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data.
   • The information is then used to access important accounts and can result in identity theft and financial loss.

3. Rogue Security Software

   • Rogue security software is a type of program that pretends to detect and remove malware for a fee.
   • Rogues have one purpose – to take your money