network security

network security

1. network prevention methods

   • user access levels
     • stop people who shouldnt be able to obtain data obtaining it

2. network vulnerabilities and risks

   • malware
     • Malware is software designed to cause harm to a computer and user.
   • phishing
     • Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details
   • ransomeware
     • Ransomware is a form of malware in which rogue software code effectively holds a user's computer hostage until a "ransom" fee is paid.
   • trojan horse
     • a Trojan horse, or Trojan, is any malicious computer program which misleads users of its true intent
   • brute force
     • A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method used to obtain information such as a user password
   • denial of service
     • they spam an pc with adds