COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Internal hard disk
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RAM
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USB flash drive
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Cloud storage
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Detailed explanation-1: -Major dangers of USB drives. USB flash drives pose two major challenges to information system security: data leakage owing to their small size and ubiquity and system compromise through infections from computer viruses, malware and spyware.
Detailed explanation-2: -Removable media is a type of storage device that can be removed from a computer whilst the system is running. Examples include: USB memory sticks. External hard drives. CDs.
Detailed explanation-3: –Malware-Simply put, when employees use removable media devices, they can unknowingly spread malware between devices. This is because malicious software can easily be installed on USB flash drives and other storage devices. In addition, it just takes one infected device to infiltrate your company’s entire network.
Detailed explanation-4: -Media failure-Despite its low cost and convenience, removable media is inherently risky. This is because many devices have short life spans and can fail without warning. As such, if a device fails and your organization doesn’t have the files backed up, you could lose key files and data.