Network Security Threats

Network Security Threats

1. Trojan Horse

   • Pretends to be real software. Allows unauthorised access

2. Spyware

   • Records computer activity. This logs your passwords.

3. Brute Force Attack

   • All password combinations are tried.

4. DDoS

   • Sends useless data packets to overload the network

5. Virus

   • Insert into normal programs. Can replicate themselves and transfer from one computer to another.

6. Phishing

   • An email or message scam conceals itself as an advertisement or message.

7. Worm

   • Spread like viruses, don't need human intervention. Attach themselves to network tools