Network Security

Network Security

1. Network vulnerabilities and risks

   • Malware
     • Malware is a harmful software including computer viruses and other malicious networks
   • Phishing
     • Phishing is used to obtain and protect sensitive information like usernames and passwords.
   • Packet Sniffing
     • A tool that intercepts data flowing through a network
   • Trojan horce
     • Malicious computer program which misleads users of its true intent
   • data interceptions
     • This happens when something is hijacked, this happens when in groups or parties, the attacker follows the data
   • Ransomeware
     • Ransomware is a type of malicious software that threatens to publish the victim's data or block access to it unless a ransom is paid

2. Network prevention methods