security threats: detection and prevention

security threats: detection and prevention

1. brute force attack

   • lock the account after multiple unsuccessful login attempts
   • 2 factor authentication on whatever you can use it on

2. DDoS

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4. malware

   • worm
     • scan documents before opening them
   • spyware
     • NOT downloading software from unknown sources
     • using encryption
   • phishing