Systems Threats

Systems Threats

1. Malware

   • Definition: software which is specifically designed to disrupt, damaged, or gain authorized access to a computer system
   • Effects:When a worm infects a computer, the internet connection may become slow as the worm searches online for other computers to infect.
     • Effects: The computer may crash, reboot spontaneously or slow down without any logical explanation.
   • To prevent malware form happening you could install strong security software(e.g firewall, spam filter, anti-virus, anti-spyware,anti-spam),Enable OS updates, staff training: caution opening attachments, back up files regularly

2. Phishing

   • Definition: The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
   • Effects: Accessing a victims account and withdraw money or purchase merchandise or services
     • Open new bank or credit-card accounts in a victims names, and use the new account to cash illegitimate checks or purchase merchandise.
       • Gaining access high-value corporate data

3. Brut