threats to network security

threats to network security

1. Denial of service attack (DOS)

   • (dos) is where a hacker tries to stop users from accessing a part of a net work or website.

2. Phishing

   • obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details

3. Scareware

   • malicious computer programs designed to trick a user into buying and downloading unnecessary and potentially dangerous software, such as fake antivirus protection.

4. Brute force attack

   • brute force attack is a trial and error method used by application programs to decode encrypted data such as passwords or Data Encryption

5. Spyware

   • Anti-spyware software is a type of program designed to prevent and detect unwanted spyware program installations and to remove those programs if installed.
     • spyware srcoroty monitor user actions key press and sends info to the hacker

6. trojan horse

   • it is a program which is designed to hack the seacrety of the computer seystem