5.13.3 Internet Threats & Security

Question 1

Why is internet threat dangerous ?

Answer 1

Because it target exposed assets reachable by any hacker across the internet

Question 2

How hacker proceed to hack through internet ?

Answer 2

1/ network security threat > scan network
2/ passive attack> gather info on a target
3/ active attack > attack the target eg brute force, masquerading, DoS, phishing etc

Question 3

What are the factors that causes internet attacks ?

Answer 3

• availability of tools such as nmap, John the ripper, hydra etc
• lack of security awareness and training among an organisation’s
• exploitation of known security vulnerabilities and host based system
• inadequate security over firewall and host based OS