COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Method of Attacks
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Social Engineering
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Hackers
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Intruders
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Detailed explanation-1: -Baiting: A type of social engineering attack where a scammer uses a false promise to lure a victim into a trap which may steal personal and financial information or inflict the system with malware.
Detailed explanation-2: -The hacker might use the phone, email, snail mail or direct contact to gain illegal access. Phishing, spear phishing, and CEO Fraud are all examples.
Detailed explanation-3: -Social engineering is a manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain private information, access, or valuables. In cybercrime, these “human hacking” scams tend to lure unsuspecting users into exposing data, spreading malware infections, or giving access to restricted systems.
Detailed explanation-4: -Phishing Obtain personal information such as names, addresses, and Social Security Numbers; Use shortened or misleading links that redirect users to suspicious websites that host phishing landing pages; and. Leverage fear and a sense of urgency to manipulate the user into responding quickly.