threats to data

threats to data

1. malware

   • a hostile, intrusive 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 documents etc.

3. accidental damage

   • natural disaster, mischief or accidental damage

4. computer viruses

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

5. phishing

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

6. hacking

   • unauthorised access to computer data with or without malicious intent

7. opportunist threats

   • people who find an unattended computer to computer

8. password control

   • secure accounts

9. back up and recovery

   • storing a safe copy of the data, regularly updated and away from the original

10. access levels

    • set to allow individuals to access only a specific level of an application