Risks to data

Risks to data

1. Malware

   • unauthorized access
   • disrupt and damage
   • protective tools
     • https://www.kaspersky.co.uk/resource-center/preemptive-safety/what-is-malware-and-how-to-protect-against-it
   • personal vigilance
     • https://www.kaspersky.co.uk/resource-center/preemptive-safety/what-is-malware-and-how-to-protect-against-it

2. computer virus

   • malicious software
   • replicates itself
   • modifies the computer programs
   • keep software up to date
     • https://finance.yahoo.com/news/8-tips-protect-computer-viruses-103528937.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvLnVrLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANhpgCpTkMqlsZ4VTH6rAOCJWMaezvQk7jDOeBLnZH5hwwbYUwLUDUmwflBxQK25QIAOWcKkHkYO8nIJjwpb0aS_JTHfshK2coIiEKD9GNCxajJmgP1HQUmQTTxHwagB-ZIh7zbUNwAOAcMuvQiU1jKEqLU3h6-w8oQ_CU2aN4LT
   • don't open weird emails
   • back up computer

3. Rogue security software

   • Internet Fraud
   • misleads users into thinkcing they have a virus on their computer
   • install a firewall
     • https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/pc-security/antivirus-rogue.aspx
   • install anti virus protection
   • update software

4. Trojan horse

   • A malware which misleads uses from its true intent