Safeguaring Computers Against Risks Threats

Question 1

Threats to a computer system:
Malware

Answer 1

Malicious software that is designed to cause harm to a computer system or user

Question 2

Example

Answer 2

Spyware: This software that is secretly installed on your computer system and gathers private information without your knowledge.

Adware: This is software that is automatically downloads or displays advertisements.

Trojans: This is software designed to allow a cybercriminal remote access to your system

Viruses: This refers to software designed to harm your computer by deleting or corrupting files, replicating itself and spreading through removable media or online attachments.

Question 3

Threats to a computer system:
Physical threats

Answer 3

Physical threats can result in damage to hardware or the theft of system or data

Question 4

Examples

Answer 4

Physical access
Theft
Hardware failures
Power failures
Acts of God

Question 5

Threats to a computer system:
Network thearts

Answer 5

User face many potential threats when connecting to a network

Question 6

Examples

Answer 6

Social engineering
Phishing
Using public networds

Question 7

Threats to a computer system:
Human error

Answer 7

These threats to a computer system are created by the users of the sytem, usually unknowingly

Question 8

Examples

Answer 8

Gigo(garbage in=garbage out)
Accidents

Question 9

Safeguards against computer system threats

Answer 9

Physical access controls
Information security
Safety from power failures
Backups
Anti-virus software
Firewalls