Security threats: Detection and prevention

Security threats: Detection and prevention

1. Bruce Force attack

   • Gaining unauthorised access to networks by using a computer program to try all possible password combinations until the correct password is found.
     • With this type of attack, using strong-passwords and 2 step verification helps prevent Brute force attack

2. Computer Virus

   • A virus that inserts itself into a computer which can be transferred onto another, and is also activated by a user in a link or programme
     • Installing and running antivirus software can prevent a computer virus

3. SQL injection

   • Website is linked to a database and allows a user to enter information, giving them a malicious code which allows the process to be executed and the user to have their data
     • Using penetration testing helps prevent a SQL injection

4. Computer worm

   • Spread like viruses without the need of human interaction
     • A good email filter can detect if these links or files are present and prevent a computer worm

5. DDoS Attack

   • When a network is often overloaded with unnecessary things
   • Using a firewall helps prevent a DDoS Attack

6. Trojan Horse

   • gains access to a computer by pretending to be legitimate software
   • Never download or install software from a source you don’t trust completely can prevent a trojan horse attack

7. Spyware

   • Records the activity on your computer allowing a user to see personal information
     • Don't click on online pop-ups, this can prevent spyware

8. Phishing

   • Usually a text or email scam where people try to access people's personal details hoping they will fall for it.
     • Install firewalls, this can prevent phishing