Network Security threat

Network Security threat

1. A passive attack is where someone monitors data travelling on a network and intercepts any sensitive information

   • A Denial-Of-Service attack is when a hacker tries to stop users from accessing a part of a network or website
   • Malware Is installed on someone`s computer without their consent

2. An active attack is when someone attacks a network with malware or other planned attacks

3. An insider attack is when someone within an organisation exploits network access to steal info

   • Brute force attack is a type of attack used to gain information to by cracking passwords through trial and error

4. Network Attacks

   • Passive attacks
   • Active attacks
   • Insider attack
   • Brute force attack
   • Denial-of-force attack

5. Malware actions

   • Deleting or modifying files
   • Scareware
   • Spyware
   • Locking files
   • Rootkits
   • Opening backdoors