COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Acquiring unauthorized access to confidential data
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Looking over someone’s shoulder in order to get information
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Gaining unauthorized access to restricted areas by following another person
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Manipulating a user into disclosing confidential information
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is Tailgating? Tailgating, also known as piggybacking, is one of the most common ways for hackers, thieves and other unsavory characters to gain access to restricted areas. After all, it’s easier to just follow an authorized person into a company than breaking into it.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tailgating is a type of social engineering attack where an unauthorized person gains physical access to an off-limits location-perhaps a password-protected area-where they might steal sensitive information, damage property, compromise user credentials or even install malware on computers.
Detailed explanation-3: -"Tailgating” implies no consent (similar to a car tailgating another vehicle on a road), while “piggybacking” usually implies consent of the authorized person.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tailgating, sometimes referred to as piggybacking, is a type of physical security breach in which an unauthorized person follows an authorized individual to enter secured premises.
Detailed explanation-5: -Tailgating or piggybacking is a physical Social Engineering attack where a person seeks to enter a restricted area where they are otherwise not allowed to be.