cyberattack

Cybersecurity

Is the protection of computer systems from unauthorised access, damage and being made inaccessible

Cyberattack

Any kind of malicious attack on a computer system or network with intent to cause damage or harm.

Malware

Software that has been designed to gain unauthorised access to a computer system in order to cause damage, disrupt its functioning or collect information without the user’s knowledge

Cyberattacks are designed to…

• delete or modify information

• Gain access to data contained within the system

• Make the system unavailable for me

• Physically damage a device connected to the networks ( usually by overriding safety limits)

Malware includes any software designed to:

• disrupt the function of a computer system

• Gain unauthorised access to a computer system

• Gather information from the users without their knowledge

Types of malware

• viruses

Trojans

Key loggers

Worms

Ransonware