COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Question
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Which of these might be considered to be an external attack?
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Spyware
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Ransomware
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Social engineering
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Employee sabotage
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Unauthorised employee access to secure areas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Malware, malvertizing, phishing, DDoS attacks, ransomware; these are just some of the viruses and methods that hackers use externally to gain access to your site, software, or network.
Detailed explanation-2: -Social Engineering These are occasions where attackers may manipulate personnel into creating or revealing security weaknesses, which can serve as both internal and external threats.
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