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COMPUTER SECURITY & ETHICS - Coggle Diagram
COMPUTER SECURITY & ETHICS
COMPUTER SECURITY RISKS
What is a computer security risk?
Event or action that causes loss of or damage to computer hardware, software, data, information and processing capabilities.
Any
illegal act
involving a computer generally is referred to as a
computer crime
.
The term
cybercrime
refers to online or internet-based illegal acts.
7 CATEGORIES OF CYBERCRIME
Hacker
Cracker
Script Kiddie
2 more items...
Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data, stealing information or other malicious action.
Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally.
Some hackers claim the intent of their security breaches is to improve security.
INTERNET AND NETWORK ATTACKS
VIRUS
is a potentially damaging computer program
Can spread and damage files
WORMS
copies itself repeatedly, using up resources and possibly shutting down computer or network
TROJAN HORSES
hides within or looks like legitimate program until triggered
Does not replicate itself on other computers
What is an antivirus program?
Identifies and removes computer viruses
Most also protect against worms and Trojan horses