THREATS TO DATA Flashcards
1
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What are threats to data?
A
Threats are risks to security of data or equipment
2
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Opportunity threats?
A
- Threats from people who see a opportunity, such as unattended computer
3
Q
Computer viruses?
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- Malicious programs that try to replicate and spread across a computer or network
4
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Other malware?
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- This includes Trojans, worms, adware, spyware and other nasty software that is aiming to cause damage or steal data
5
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phishing?
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- A fake email or website that is trying to trick the user into handling over their personal data
5
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Accidental damage?
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- This includes floods, fire or hurricanes, or damage from untrained users
6
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Hackers?
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- People who purposefully try to gain unauthorised access
