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Data Security (Types of malware (Viruses: computer programs capable of…
Data Security
Types of malware
Viruses: computer programs capable of negatively affecting performance, files and software
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Trojan horse:a program which pretends to be a useful program, but performs a malicious process while being used
Key logger: a tool that captures the user's keystrokes and input, stores in a text file and sends it to a 3rd party
Phishing: a website scam used to steal valuable information such as credit card and social security numbers, user IDs and passwords
Spyware: a program that gathers user information and browsing history without his knowledge, usually for advertising purposes
DDos: aim of stopping a computer system operating by sending packets of data until the system overloads and terminates operation
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Addressing loss of data
Anti-malware: software used to scan incoming and outgoing data from malware threats (repairing corrupted files, deleting malicious data, updating for new malware developments)
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RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): allows data to be stored on two or more disks at the same time
UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply): a device used to avoid loss of data due to a power surge or power cut.
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Types of Computer Crime
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Immoral information: violation of law through the use of the internet by distributing malicious information
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Data Protection Act
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Data controllers: regulate compliance with the Data Protection Act especially in education, home affairs, social security, police and finance,
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Data transmission errors
Hardware measure used to avoid error of transmission consists of shielding and covering the connection cable.
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