Threats to data

Threats to data

1. Opportunity threats

   • Threats from people who see an opportunity, such as an unattended computer.

2. Computer viruses

   • Malicious programs that try to replicate and spread across a computer or a network.

3. Other Malware

   • This includes Trojans, worms, adware, spyware and other nasty software that is aiming to cause damage or steal data.

4. Phishing

   • A fake email or website that is trying to trick the user into handing over their personal data.

5. Accidental damage

   • This could include floods, fire, hurricanes, or damage from untrained users.

6. Hackers

   • People who purposely try to gain unauthorised access.

7. Opportunist threats

   • People who find an unattended computer which has been left logged in to a system may view, steal or damage information, programs or even hardware.