Computer Security Threats Flashcards
all about (5 cards)
What are they
Computer security threats are potential risks or vulnerabilities that can cause damage to computer systems, networks, and data.
Phishing
Description: Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.
Malware (Malicious Software)
Description: Software designed to harm or exploit computer systems.
Types:
Virus: Attaches itself to legitimate programs and spreads to other systems, often causing damage or stealing data.
Worm: Self-replicating malware that spreads through networks without user intervention.
Trojan Horse: Disguises itself as legitimate software but performs malicious actions.
Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks
Description: Overwhelming a network, service, or server with traffic to make it unavailable to users.
Methods:
DoS: Single source attack flooding a target with traffic.
DDoS: Multiple compromised systems (botnets) used to flood a target.
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks
Description: Intercepting and altering communication between two parties without their knowledge.
Methods:
Eavesdropping: Listening to the communication between two parties.
Session Hijacking: Taking over a session between a user and a web service.
