possible threats to data chp13 (finished)

possible threats to data chp13 (finished)

1. Opportunist Threats: where a computer has been logged it allows a person to view, delete & even infect a computer network

2. Computer Viruses: are small programs which can replicate themselves and spread from computer to computer

   • Hackers send emails containing these computer viruses so when you open the email it will automatically get on your system

3. Other Malware: software that could harm a computer system, interfere with a user's data, or make the computer perform actions without the owner's knowledge or permission

   • computer worms & trojien horses

4. Phishing: This is a type of threat which attempts to gain access to passwords, fi nancial details and other such privileged information

5. Accidental Damage: This may be caused by a natural disaster. You will lose all of your computers data.