network security threats

network security threats

1. trojan horse

   • this is when a thing gains access to a computer by pretending to be legitimate software.

2. virus

   • a virus is when something insert themselves in normal programs and then it can multiply
     • you can use anti-malware software to stop it

3. phishing

   • phishing is normally an email or text messaging scam where victims are tricked into clicking it by being disguised as a trusted place

4. worms

   • these dont need interaction to spread and multiply

5. spyware

   • it spys on the way you use your keybord and computer
     • if you use a encrypted net work then it will help to stop people looking at you info without you knowing

6. DDoS

   • when someone overloads your computer
   • you can use a firewall to help prevent a DDoS attack

7. brute force attack

   • if you set up a strong password such as i4mCh4r and also change your passwords on all accounts

8. SQL injection

   • this is a web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to interfere with the queries that an application makes to its database.
     • to stop this you can use penetration testing