Operating Online Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 risks to data and info
A
- Unauthorised access
- Deliberate damage by malware
- Accidental Deletion
- Theft of personal data; Phishing and Pharming
2
Q
What is phishing
A
- Involves sending large number of emails that appear to be from real organisations
- These emails will ask the user to enter personal details by replying to a message or opening a hyperlink
3
Q
What is pharming
A
- Criminals create a false website to trick users into entering their login information
4
Q
What are the main ways of securing data online + explain them
A
- Firewall - Controls data in and out of network
- Encryption - Uses a key to scramble data into an unreadable form
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