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Security Issues
INTERNET ATTACKS
Denial-of-service (DOS/DDOS): The use of compromised computers to flood a
server with requests for information. The attack can be regarded as successful if the
server becomes so overwhelmed that normal users cannot connect to the system.
● Cyberterrorism: Attacks that only occurs in parts of a country’s IT infratructure.
● Spoofing attacks: Spoofing attacks work by masking the attacker and making it
seem as if he or she is a legitimate user. This is done by using false data to connect
to the network.
● Sniffer attacks: Sniffer attacks works by checking the data packets sent over the
network. Hackers use sniffer applications to analyse the network and access all
unencrypted data being transmitted.
MALWARE
Pharming A scamung practice where a user is
website even if they type in the correct
● Take note of redirection warnings
● Check wherher the site is secure
● Make sure that your anti-soyware
software is up to date
Click-jacking Click jacking is an attack in which a
site appears to do one thing but your
click are actually redirected to do
something else
● Add ons can be installed on the
browser
● Sever programs can be installed to
protect users on a network
Spoofing The changing of an email header so
that the email appears to come from a
different source
● Make sure the email comes from a
trusted sender
Spyware Any technique or software that tries to
monitor and track the way you use your
computer, once it has done this, your
information is sent to a third party.
● Install anti-spyware software.
● Do not fall victim for any internet
hoaxes
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