Threats to data and systems

Question 1

Malware

Answer 1

designed to cause to harm to IT systems, such as deleting, altering or stealing data.
Viruses, worms trojans are examples of malwares

Question 2

Hackers

Answer 2

A person who unlawfully exploits weaknesses in IT systems in order to gain unauthorised access, this can be done to steal, alter and delete data from your system, there are also Ethical Hackers who are employed by companies to test defences and security

Question 3

Phishing Emails and Scams

Answer 3

A phishing email is one that pretends to be from a reputable company in order to get individuals to reveal personal information

Question 4

Accidental Damage

Answer 4

damage that is caused through Human Error, such as accidentally deleting or overwriting files on a computer, or spilling a drink on a device and damaging it.

Question 5

threats of data: Impact on Individuals

Answer 5

Identity Fraud: The stolen personal information is used to open bank accounts, obtain loans, take out mobile phone contract, etc
Bank Fraud: A criminal user gains access to your bank account and uses it to withdraw cash and your purchase items

Question 6

threats of data: Impact on organistions:

Answer 6

Loss of reputations: A business affected by any of the issues will lose the confidence of customers, who will turn to other businesses that haven’t been affected
Loss of Income: During the down time caused by many of these threats, a business will not be able to carry out its normal business practises