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Network threats - Coggle Diagram
Network threats
Malware
viruses
a type of malicious software that spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software. Computer viruses aim to disrupt systems.
worms
this is malware which aims to self-replicate and infect other computers while remaining active on infected systems
trojan horse
this is malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program to hide malicious code this is to try and gain the access to someone's software
ransomware
a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid
spyware
malicious software that enters a user's computer, gathers data from the device and user, and sends it to third parties
Brute Force Attacks
this is a hacking method that uses trial and error to crack passwords, login credentials, and encryption keys.
how to prevent this
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use two-factor authentication. this means even if the hacker manages to guess the password, they will need another way of logging in, used as verfication
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