defend + attack - section a

Hardware Risks

Physical damage due to power surges, overheating, or physical theft.

Software Risks

Malware infections, software corruption, and unauthorized access.

Data Risks

Data breaches, unauthorized modification, and data loss.

Trojan Horse

A type of virus that appears legitimate but has malicious intent.

Ransomware

A virus that encrypts user files and demands payment for decryption.

Spyware

Malware that steals sensitive data without user knowledge.

Phishing

Deceptive emails that imitate trusted sources to steal information.

Social Engineering

Psychological manipulation used to gain unauthorized access.

Identity Theft

The act of stealing personal data to commit fraud.

Incident Reporting

A process that helps prevent future incidents and ensures compliance.

Antivirus

Software that detects and removes malware.

Two-Factor Authentication

An additional security layer that requires two forms of identification.

Malware

Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access.

Spamming

The act of sending unsolicited bulk messages.

Rootkits

Malware that conceals its presence to maintain unauthorized access.

Pacman

Engagement with unauthorized access and breaches.

Deep Scan

A thorough examination of a system for signs of infection.

Virus Symptoms

slow performance, frequent crashes, unexpected-pop ups, unauthorized system access, missing or altered files.

phishing

Deceptive emails imitating trusted sources to steal information.

Social Engineering

Psychological manipulation to gain access.

Spoofing

Imitating legitimate sources (email, IP, website) to deceive users

Identity Theft

Stealing personal data to commit fraud.

Spamming

Sending unsolicited bulk messages.

 Incident Reporting Importance

Helps prevent future incidents.

Allows for quick response and mitigation.

Ensures compliance with security policies.

Incident reporting steps

Detect and document the security event.

Report to IT/security personnel.

Analyze and classify the incident.

Contain and eradicate threats.

Review and strengthen security policies.

Security Preventive Maintenance

Install updates: Fix vulnerabilities.

Patches: Resolve software bugs.

Firewalls: Block unauthorized access.

Antivirus: Detect and remove malware.

Backup Data: Ensure recovery.

Security Threat Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

Identify symptoms (slow performance, crashes, unauthorized changes).

Check logs for anomalies.

Scan for malware.

Patch vulnerabilities.