Data Protection

Data Protection

1. Malware

   • software which is specifically designed to disrupt or damage a computer system.
   • malicious

2. Types of virus

   • Scareware
     • malicious computer programs designed to trick a user into buying and downloading unnecessary and potentially dangerous software, such as fake antivirus protection.
   • Worm
     • Worms can spread from device to device, but unlike a virus they don’t need to attach themselves to other programs. Worms can copy themselves hundreds of times, so they can very quickly harm your device and other devices. A worm might copy itself onto your email account and then send a copy to all of your email contacts!
   • Trojan
     • A Trojan pretends it will be a useful and safe program, when actually it will try to attack your device. Trojans are named after the story of the Trojan Horse. It is said that many years ago the Greek army wheeled a large wooden horse to the gates of the city of Troy. The people of Troy thought it was a gift and wheeled it inside. They didn't know that inside the horse were Greek soldiers waiting to attack. Can you see why a Trojan horse on a device is named after this story?
   • Spyware
     • Spyware is software that installs itself onto devices and then steals personal information about the user, like passwords, email addresses and other important information. It often does it just by keeping a record of everything the user types, which is called key logging. Some spyware can even use your webcam without your knowledge.

3. Whats a virus

   • A virus is a small program designed to cause trouble by gaining access to your device. It can copy your personal data or slow your device down. A virus spreads by duplicating and attaching itself to other files.

4. Hacking

   • gain unauthorized access to data in a system or computer.
   • prevention
     • Firewall
     • computer control

5. Phishing

   • the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, online.

6. Legislation

   • The computer misuse act
     • The Computer Misuse Act (1990) recognised the following new offences: Unauthorised access to computer material. Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate a crime. Unauthorised modification of computer material. Making, supplying or obtaining anything which can be used in computer misuse offences.
   • Data protection act
     • The Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland which defines UK law on the processing of data on identifiable living people. It is the main piece of legislation that governs the protection of personal data in the UK.

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