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Threats - Coggle Diagram
Threats
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Malware is any kind of malicious program that is installed on a computer system with the intention to cause damage and disrupt its functionality or to steal information. it is usually installed without the users knowledge
Viruses
A virus is a computer program that is hidden within another program. The virus code is only run when the host program is executed
Worms
Worms are different to viruses as they do not need to be hosted in another program. They often create a 'back door' so that a hacker can take over and infected computer
Trojans
Trojans are programs that users are tricked to installing under the pretence that they are legitimate and useful
Ransomware
Ransomware is malware that interferes with a user's operation of a computer unless a sum of money (Ransom) is paid
Spyware
Spyware is a malware that comes packaged with other software such as free software that user downloads
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Social engineering
Phishing
Phishing uses fake emails and websites to trick people into giving away their sensitive data and information. Emails usually claim or appear to be from a bank or building society, an ecommerce site or an email provider
Pretexting
Pretexting, also known as blagging, is often done by phone but can also be carried out face to face. Here, the criminal invents a scenario to persuade the victim to divulge information that they might not do otherwise
Shouldering
Shouldering, or shoulder surfing, involves finding out login details, passwords and PINs by watching people enter them.
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Brute Force Attacks
A brute force attack is where a hacker attempts to crack a password systematically trying different combinations of letters and numbers until the correct one is found
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