system threats

system threats

1. malware

   • trojan horse
   • spybot
   • viruses
   • worms
   • fake link triggers the malware

2. phishing

   • fake website
   • fake link
   • email
   • makes people enter information

3. denial of service

   • constant login requests
   • stops websites
   • can have an army of 'zombies' sending requests
   • can stop the biggest databases

4. sql injection attack

   • takes advantage of poorly set up databases
   • when asked for input, insert code

5. brute force attack

   • attempts every combination until the right one
   • often tries words/numbers associated with the person

6. data interception

   • packets of data intercepted whilst being sent