System threats

System threats

1. Malware

   • Malware is software written to infect computers and to commit crimes such as fraud and identity theft
   • The effects of malware is that the computer may crash or reboot randomly. Internet connection becomes slow, files may be deleted become corrupt. But malware can alao copy passwords entered in.
   • The way to protect yourself from malware is to install strong security software, enable OS updates. Also if you run a business train your staff not to make mistakes when it comes to opening pop ups, and last back up files so if you do loose your files for any reasons you will have your backups.

2. Phishing

   • Phishing is an online fraud technique used by criminals to get personal information in order to access your accounts. It is mostly done by e-mail.
   • The effects of phishing is that your account will be taken over and they may steal your money or identity. And may use your account to buy illegal things pinning the crime on you.
   • Ways to prevent phishing are; strong security software, train staff to spot a fake website and also to never disclose personal information and also train them to disable pop ups

3. Brute force attack

   • Brute force attack is when somebody tries many different passwords until they find the right one at which point they can log onto your account
   • The effects of a brute force attack are; the theft of your data and access to corporate and private computer systems
   • The way to prevent a Bruce force attack are; network lock out policy (it monitors the amount of times you try), train staff to use effective passwords and challenge response tests

4. Denal of service attack

   • A DOS attack is when you flood a server with usless information causing the site to crash and making it impossible for cusomers to use the website.