To prevent malware you can ensure you have
strong security software, make sure it is
updated to the latest version and back up your
files regularly, companies should also make
sure to train staff to be cautious of
attachments
It may crash, reboot, slow
down, slow your internet
connection, files may be
deleted or corrupted and in
some cases can record the
keys pressed on your
keyboard which would allow
the designer to access your
information
Malicious Software that is designed to infect a computer and commit crimes
like identity fraud
Phishing
Definiton
Disguising as a trusted entity like an email
in order to gain personal information-
software identity fraud
Effects
Money can be taken out or spent, new accounts can be opened, access
to data is gained and companies may be blacklisted which can damage
reputation
Prevention
Strong security software, disable pop ups,be
cautious of fake websites and emails and to
never disclose personal or financial
information
Brute Force Attack
Effects
An exhaustive rather than
intellectual trial and error in
order to decode encrypted data