COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Leaving an infected device somewhere for an employee to find and then insert into a computer system
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When you are asked to send your personal details in an email
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When an attack attempts to overload the server so hackers can get data
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When a website looks legitimate but it is actually a fake.
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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. The trap could be in the form of a malicious attachment with an enticing name.
Detailed explanation-2: -3. Baiting. Baiting is, in many ways, like phishing. The difference is that baiting uses the promise of an item or good to entice victims. For example, baiting attacks may leverage the offer of free music or movie downloads to trick users into handing in their login credentials.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pretexting attacks are baiting attacks that use false or misleading information to gain access to sensitive data. Pretexting attacks typically involve an attacker impersonating a reliable source, such as an IT support representative or a senior executive, to persuade a victim to reveal confidential information.
Detailed explanation-4: -Example of Baiting in Social Engineering Attack The following are some baiting attack examples: An attacker sends an email that appears to be from a legitimate company asking for personal information from employees, such as their Social Security numbers or passwords.