security threats

security threats

1. DDoS (distributed denial of service attack)

   • useless data packets are sent to the srver in order to crash it
   • use pentesting to check for weaknesses on the server

2. worm

3. botnet

4. trojan horse

5. brute force

   • use a strong password with symbols and numbers .
   • a brute force attack is used to gain information by cracking passwords through trial by error and automated systems which try likely passwords.

6. viruses

7. insider attack

   • have user access levels to block certain people off of information in your system
   • an insuder attack is where someone within an organisation exploits their network access to steal information

8. scareware

9. spyware

10. ransomware

11. active attack

    • use a firewall to control which programs can send/receive data
    • an active attack is when someone attacks a network with malware.

12. passive attack

    • a passive attack is where someone moniters data travelling on a network and intercepts any important information they find. they use network monitering hardware and software such as packet sniffers.
    • use encryption or vpn to protect your data