Threats to Data

Threats to Data

1. Malaware

   • A hostile and intrusive piece of software or program code

2. Opportunist threats

   • People who find vacant computers to use for stealing content

3. Hacking

   • Access to computer resources without given permission or authorisation without malicious intent

4. Computer Viruses

   • Small programs that duplicate and spread from computer to computer designed to cause damage

5. Accidental Damage

   • Natural disaster or accidental damage

6. Phishing

   • The sending of fake emails to users asking for details and security info at the intent of steal money

7. Identity Theft

   • The theft of a persons personal profile and pretending to use it as theirs