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Threats - Coggle Diagram
Threats
Malware
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 an infected computer
Trojans
Trojans are programs that users are tricked into installing under the pretence that they are legitimate
Ransomware
Ransomware is malware that interferes with a users 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 a user downloads.
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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
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Brute force attacks
A brute force attack is where a hacker attempts to crack a password by systematically trying different combinations of letters and numbers until the correct one is found.
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