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A non-physical threat is a potential catalyst for an incident that could lead to:
- Loss or corruption of system data can occur due to a non-physical threat.
- Disruption of business operations dependent on computer systems can be caused by non-physical threats.
- The loss of sensitive information is a possible consequence of non-physical threats.
- Unauthorized monitoring of activities on computer systems is another risk posed by non-physical threats.
- Cyber Security Breaches.
- Other potential consequences include.
- Virus
- Trojans
- Worms
- Spyware
- Keyloggers
- Adware
- Denial of Service Attacks
- Distributed Denial of Service Attacks
- Unauthorized entry into computer systems, including accessing data and resources.
- Phishing
- Other Computer security Risks
To defend against viruses, Trojans, worms, and similar threats, an organization can deploy antivirus software. Alongside antivirus software, an organization can implement controls on the usage of external storage devices and restrict access to websites prone to downloading unauthorized programs Into the user's Computer.
Preventing unauthorized access to computer system resources can be achieved through various authentication methods, such as user IDs and strong passwords, smart cards, or biometrics. Additionally, intrusion detection and prevention systems can be employed to mitigate denial-of-service attacks. Other measures can also be implemented to prevent such attacks.
Summary
- A threat encompasses any action that could result in data loss or corruption, as well as the disruption of regular business operations.
- Threats can be categorized as either physical or non-physical.
- Physical threats result in damage to computer system hardware and infrastructure, including instances such as theft, vandalism, and natural disasters.
- Non-physical threats focus on targeting the software and data within computer systems.
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