Network Security Threats

Network Security Threats

1. Worm

   • Similar to viruses but they not need human intervention. They can easily attach themselves to the programs

2. DDOS

   • When a server gets flooded with unnecessary requests, making it crash down

3. Virus

   • They go inside normal programs and multiply themselves to transfer to other computers

4. Phishing

   • A scam (emails or messages) making people into believing that they are an organisation and making them give out personal details

5. Brute Force Attack

   • Gaining unauthorised access to a network by using a computer program to try all possible password combinations until the correct password is found

6. Trojan Horse

   • They pretend to be a normal software and gain access which they allow a unauthorised access through the back door

7. Spyware

   • It can record a persons activity through your phone or computer and can control your webcam and microphone