A threat is an incident or an
action which is deliberate or
unintended that results in
disruption, down time or data
loss. Internal Threat = caused by
an incident inside an organisation
External Threat = caused outside
the organisation
attack
An attack is
a deliberate
action,
targeting an
organisation’s
digital
system
or
data.
unortharised accsess
This refers to someone gaining entry without
permission to an organisation’s system, software or
data. This achieved by exploiting a security
vulnerability
refers to the range of measures that can
be taken to protect computer systems,
networks and data from unauthorised
access or cyberattack.
hackers
s someone who seeks out and exploits these vulnerabilities.
black hat hacker
is someone who tries to inflict damage by compromising
security systems
is someone who does it for fun and not with malicious intent
white hat hacker
is someone who works with organizations to strengthen the security of a system
gray hat hacker
malware
trojon horse
Users are tricked into downloading it to their computer. Once
installed the Trojan works undercover to carry out a
predetermined task.
rootkik
Designed to remotely
access and control a
computer system without
being detected by security
software or the user.
ransomware
Encrypts files stored on a
computer to extort/demand
or steal money from
organisations.
spyware
s
secretly
installed
to
collect
information
from
someone
else's
computer
keyloggers
pyware that records every keystroke made on a computer to steal personal information
adware
Automatically shows adverts such as popups. Most adware
is harmless but some contain spyware such as keyloggers
malaweare
virua
A piece of malicious code that attaches to a legitimate program. It is
capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great
harm to files or other programs on the same computer
worm
Worms get around by exploiting vulnerabilities in operating systems
and attaching themselves to emails. They self replicate at a
tremendous rate, using up hard drive space and bandwidth,
overloading servers.