Category: Cyber Threats
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1. Productivity Software: Features: i) Word processing for creating and editing documents. ii) Email for communication. iii) Presentation software for creating slideshows. iv) PDF viewers/creators for handling documents. Functions: i) Use for Creating, editing, and formatting documents. ii) Use for Sending and receiving emails. iii) Use for Creating professional presentations. iv) Use for Viewing, creating,…
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What is a computer program? A computer program is a set of instructions written in a programming language that commands the computer to perform certain operations or tasks. It also acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and users that enables the manipulation of data or the execution of certain functions and operations. What is…
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Ethical conduct when using IT systems refers to behaviours and actions that align with moral principles, organizational policies, and legal requirements, promoting integrity, trust, and responsible use of technology. Unethical conduct, on the other hand, involves actions that violate ethical standards, disregard organizational policies, and may harm individuals, organizations, or society as a whole. Let’s explore examples of…
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In the setting of UK enactment and IT security arrangements, let’s consider how different laws and controls, including the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Common Information Security Control (GDPR), Computer Misuse Act 1990, Official Secrets Act 1989, and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, impact IT frameworks and information…
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Ethical hacking, also known as infiltration testing, includes authorized endeavours to evaluate the security of IT frameworks and recognize vulnerabilities; sometimes recently, pernicious aggressors can misuse them. Here, I’ll clarify how distinctive testing and checking measures powerlessness filtering and entrance testing can be utilized to test for vulnerabilities and ensure IT frameworks and—data: 1. Vulnerability Scanning:…
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1. Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) By requesting various forms of verification from users before granting access to a system or application, multi-factor authentication (MFA) enhances security during the authentication process. Usually, this is fusing information that the user already knows (like a password or PIN) with information that they possess (like a smartphone or hardware token)…
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Cybercriminals apply ransomware assaults, a kind of malware-based threat, to encrypt their victims’ files or whole computers and then demand payment in exchange for the decryption key. These assaults have the potential to cause serious interruptions to corporate operations, data loss, and monetary losses. Numerous methods, such as phishing emails, malicious websites, or taking advantage…