Network Security Threats

Network Security Threats

1. Spyware

   • Spyware records the activity on your device to gain your passwords so they can access your information.
   • Use automatic software updates, don't download software from unknown sources and scan downloaded files before opening.

2. Trojan horse

   • The trojan horse pretends to be a authorised software to gain backdoor access to your computer without you being aware.
   • Run anti malware software, don't click on unknown links and don't use removable media.

3. Worm

   • Worms attach themselves to network tools and spread around a network very quickly.
   • Run a anti malware software, not downloading software from unknown sources and not clicking on unknown links.

4. Phising

   • Usually a email or text with an attachment pretending to be an authentic organisation to get personal information.
   • Creating user access levels, use an effective network policy and have strong passwords.

5. Virus

   • Viruses are activated by a email attachment which then allows them to insert themselves into a programs.
   • Scan downloaded files before opening them, don't use removable data and regularly do the software updates.

6. DDoS

   • DDoS is when a network becomes flooded with information stopping it from working normally.
   • Use a firewall to protect you.

7. Brute Force Attack

   • Bute force attack is when all the password combinations are tried to get access.
   • Use strong passwords, lock your account after some log ins and use 2 step verification.