Chpater 7 - Threats to cyber security

Denial of service

• Malicious attack on a network

• A method to enhance network security

• A type of data encryption

• A protocol for data transmission

Pornography

• Used to hide malware

• A form of artistic expression

• A type of educational content

• A method of communication

Cyber stalking

• Using technology to harass others

• A form of online shopping

• A method of data encryption

• A type of social media marketing

Cyber defamation

• Using the internet to intentionally damage the reputation of a person or business

• A method of online marketing to enhance brand image

• A legal term for online privacy violations

• The act of sharing positive reviews about a business

Data theft

• Theft of personal data

• Unauthorized access to financial records

• Loss of physical property

• Destruction of digital files

Hacking

• Access a computer without permission

• Creating software applications

• Repairing computer hardware

• Designing websites

Spamming

• Sending 'junk' emails

• Sending promotional emails

• Sending personal messages

• Sending newsletters

Cyber crime

• Using a computer to commit a crime

• A type of computer software

• A method of data encryption

• A form of online shopping

Phishing

• Sending emails that appear to be from a reliable source

• A method of securing online transactions

• A type of malware that infects computers

• A technique for improving email deliverability

Digital forgery

• Falsely altering digital content

• Creating original digital art

• Transferring files between devices

• Encrypting digital information