Cyber Threats

This is any software that automatically shows adverts

and pop ups etc.

Allows an attacker to take control of the affected computer without the users knowledge.

• Virus

• Spyware

• Bot

• Adware

Usually the result of human error when coding the software.

• Bot

• Bug

• Virus

• Spyware

Can restrict user access to the computer system by encrypting files or locking the system down.

Usually hidden from the user and can be difficult to detect. Keyloggers can be used to monitor users

• Spyware

• Trojan Horse

• Rootkit

• Virus

Often appear as a trusted program that is wanted by the machine.

A computer program that replicated itself and reads from machine to machine. Can infect other machines by infecting files that are accessed by other machines

Which of the following are ways you can mitigate against most forms of malware? (select more than 1)

• Do not open files from unknown sources

• Install, run and keep updated a security software package

• Do not click links in emails.

A retailers website has been flooded by malicious requests from all over the world. Identify the type of attack which has taken place

A hacker has maliciously stolen data from you.

What type of ‘hat’ hacking is this?

• White

• Grey

• Black

• Red