FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The type of threats on the security of a computer system or network are ____ i) Interruption ii) Interception iii) Modification iv) Creation v) Fabrication
A
i, ii, iii and iv only
B
ii, iii, iv and v only
C
i, ii, iii and v only
D
All i, ii, iii, iv and v
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is i, ii, iii, and v only. There are different types of security attacks that affect the communication process in the network and they are as follows: Interruption: This type of attack is due to the obstruction of any kind during the communication process between one or more systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some examples include worms, spyware, ransomware, adware, and trojans. Malware not only breaches the network but also downloads an email attachment and opens them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Internal: The threats include fire, unstable power supply, humidity in the rooms housing the hardware, etc. External: These threats include Lightning, floods, earthquakes, etc. Human: These threats include theft, vandalism of the infrastructure and/or hardware, disruption, accidental or intentional errors.

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