Wtec2:COMMON INTERNET SECURITY THREATS
1.
Internet security
threats
2.
Malware (Mali-
cious Software)
Dangers that are associated with using the internet.
Any software that brings harm to a computer system. (Often called hackers)
3.
Hackers
Experts in technology who use their knowledge to break into computers and
computer networks, either for profit or just motivated by the challenge
4.
Viruses
Malicious programs that replicate themselves and spread to other files and sys-
tems.
5.
Worms
Standalone malware that replicates and spreads across networks without needing
to attach to other program.
6.
Trojans
Malware disguised as legitimate software
7.
Ransomware
Encrypts user's file usually cryptocurrency
8.
Spyware
Software that secretly monitors and collects data on a user's activities
9.
man-in-the-mid-
dle attack
an attacker intercepts communication between two parties to
eavesdrop or alter the communication without either party knowing.
10.
SQL Injection
an attack where malicious SQL queries are inserted into input fields of web
applications,
allowing attackers to access or manipulate a database.
11.
Adware
unwanted advertisements to the user of a computer
12.
Rootkits
malicious software designed to gain unauthorized access to a computer or network
by hiding itself within the operating system, making it diflcult to detect.
13.
Phishing
fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information (like usernames, passwords,
or credit card numbers) by pretending to be a trustworthy entity in electronic
