BIS: Security threats

Viruses

malicious code that attaches to files/programs and spreads

worms

self-replicating programs that spread across networks

Trojan horses

malicious software disguised as legitimate programs

ransomware

encrypts files and demands payment for decryption

spyware

collections information without consent or displays unwanted ads

Hoax

false information deliberatly spread onlinen to deceive, scare or manipulate users

Nigerian scam

a type financial scam where attackers promise a large sum of money or a lucrative opportunity in exchange for a payment or sensitive information

phishing

fake emails or websites designed to steal credentials

spear phishing

targeted attacks at specific individuals or companies

pretexing

trick users into revealing confidential info

baiting

entices users with something appealing to infect devices

botnet

a network of compromised computers, servers or IoT devices controlled by cybercriminal

evil twins

a fake WiFi access point

Click fraud

fraudulent clicking on online ads to generate revenue or drain a competitors ad budget (bots or human click)