Security Threats: Detection and Prevention

Security Threats: Detection and Prevention

1. Brute Force Attack

   • Strong passwords
   • 2 step varification
   • Locking an account after a number of attempts to login

2. DDoS

   • Using a firewall to control which programs can send and receive data packets

3. Trojan Horse

   • Avoid clicking through banner ads and visiting random sites.
   • Read reviews on any free program you're planning on downloading
   • Avoid opening files or emails from someone you don't know.

4. Phishing

   • Get anti-phishing add-ons
   • Install firewalls
   • Don't click on unknown links

5. Computer Virus

   • Use strong passwords
   • Update your programs
   • Install a popup blocker

6. Worm

   • Don't download untrusted email attachments
   • Keep all software updated

7. Spyware

   • Don't click on popups or ads
   • Use a secure broswer
   • Be careful of free software