Security Threats

Security Threats

1. Distributed Denial Of Service

   • useless DATA packet are sent to a server forcing them to withe overload or shtudown
     • Use Pentesting to check for Weaknesses

2. ScareWare

   • Malicious computer programs designed to trick users to buy or download unnecessary programs
     • don't click on pop-ups or links

3. Active Attack

   • an attack where a hacker tires to make changes to data
     • Firewalls IPS(Intrusion Prevention Systems)

4. BotNet

   • can steal data,send spam,allow attackers to access the device
     • pop-ups and slow computer will let you know that there trying to get onto it

5. SpyWare

   • key logger types in your password send malicious software to your computer.
     • Download anti-SpyWare SoftWare

6. Insider Attack

   • Maliciouse attack from sonmeone with authorized ac
     • security awarness

7. Worm

   • replicates to spread to other computers
     • don't open emails that are spam or junk could have a link with computer worms

8. Viruses

   • code thats capable of copying itself,to corrupt a sytem or detroy data
     • install anti-virus/malware software

9. Trojan Horse

   • claims to get rid of viruses but instead introduces viruses onto your computer
     • fully updated antivirus program

10. Brute Force Attack

    • decode enkrypted data
      • two factor authentication

11. Ransomware

    • malicious software that has to be paid for to open computer
      • download a secutiry product and never pay the ransomware

12. Passive Attack

    • systems scanned for open ports or vulnerablilites.
      • good network encryption