threats to computer systems and networks

It is a type of attack where the invader uses available resources, such as passwords or scripts, to gain access to and run programs designed to vandalize

It is a type of attack where the Invaders uses code to access operating systems, networks or software of a company.

Users outside an organization who do not have authorized access to the network or resources of the company.

A local or restricted communications network, especially a private network created using World Wide Web software

• blended threats

• trojan horse

• intranet

• back doors

Define what is meant by 'shouldering'

• People as the 'weak point' in secure systems

• Software that is harmful to a computer netwok

• Legitimate looking emails, with a sense of urgency, that try and get your personal information

• When someone looks overy your shoulder to ger information, like your pin at an ATM

Define what is meant by 'ransomware'

• Software that spies on what you're doing and then passes it across the internet.

• Software that is used to bribe an organisation in to paying a sum of money, otherwise the software will disrupt their network

Self replicating virus that does not alter files but resides in active memory and duplicates itself

• worm

• virus

• spyware

• trojan horse

These are small programs or scripts that can negatively affect the health of your computer.

• spyware

• virus

• worm

• bot

It acts as a barrier between a trusted system or network and outside connections, such as the Internet.

• firewall

• spyware

• phishing

• encryption

Designed to detect and destroy computer virus

• antivirus software

• hacker

• gateway

• cyber exercise