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E by https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u Made with the big homo en-us 2019-04-23 08:26:27 UTC 2019-04-23 09:54:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Data Breaches ashleytoomey9 https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353276320 data breaches are when secure or private information is unintentionally or intentionally released into unreliable environments.

they attacks emerge through black hat attacks get careless disposal of used computer equipment or data storage media and non hack-able source.]]> 2019-04-23 08:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353276320 Cross site scripting lewis06 https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353276543 This is a type of computer security vulnerability typically found in web applications. XSS enables attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. A cross-site scripting vulnerability may be used by attackers to bypass access controls such as the same-origin policy. ]]> 2019-04-23 08:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353276543 Data Breaches (Min) minwei2001 https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353277540 A data breach is a security incident in which information is accessed without authorization. Therefore, this is very dangerous to happen as your information leaking to others without your permission, in which it could be in a very dangerous situation. Data breaches can also hurt businesses and consumers in a variety of ways. They are a costly expense that can damage lives and reputations and take time to repair.
This is the reason why data breaches can be seen as a cyber-crime action. Data breaches can occur for a number of reasons, including accidentally, but targeted attacks are typically carried out in these four ways:
. Exploiting system vulnerabilities
. Weak password (most likely)
. Drive-by downloads
. Targeted malware attacks
It can be prevent by having a stronger password, and checking your latest credit report.]]> 2019-04-23 08:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353277540 Ransomware ashleytoomey9 https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353277955 Ransomware is malicious software from crypto virology that publishes the victim's data or continuously block access to it unless ransom is paid. While some simple ransomware may lock the system in a way which isn't difficult for a experienced person to reverse, more advanced malware uses a technique called crypto viral extortion that encrypts the victim's files, making them inaccessible, and demands a ransom payment to decrypt them.

In a properly implemented crypto viral extortion attack, recovering the files without the decryption key is an intractable problem and can be difficult to trace digital currencies such as cryptocurrency that are used for the ransoms, making tracing and prosecuting the perpetrators difficult.

]]> 2019-04-23 08:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353277955 identity theft ashleytoomey9 https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353281813 phishing is when people make fraudulent attempts for obtaining sensitive information like passwords, usernames and credit card details through hide as trustworthy companies in electronic communication.

Gerald Barnbaum lost his pharmacist license after committing Medicaid fraud. He stole the identity of Dr. Gerald Barnes and practiced medicine under his name. A type 1 diabetic died under his care. “Dr. Barnes” even worked as a staff physician for a center that gave exams to FBI agents.

Identity theft is the use of someone else's identity as a method for doing things like gaining financial advantages or obtaining credit and other benefits in the other person's name and maybe the other person's disadvantage or loss.

Identity fraud is when somebody uses another person's personal information, without authorization, to commit crimes or to deceive or defraud the other person or a third person. Most identity fraud is committed to get financial advantages such as accessing a victim's credit card, bank or loan accounts. ]]> 2019-04-23 08:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353281813 Social Engineering (Min) minwei2001 https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353282160 What is social engineering and why is it scary?
Social engineering is a way of manipulating people so they give up confidential information. The types of information these criminals are seeking can vary, but when individuals are targeted the criminals are usually trying to trick you into giving them your passwords or bank information, as well as access your computer to secretly install malicious software, which will eventually leads to your password and bank information been access by them.
What is a username and why would you need one?
Username is used to identify the user on a computer system. Username is often created or setup by many users, in different account access. For example, their Facebook account, it is important to have a username, as it is often paired with a password. Therefore, this make your information or data more secured.
What are the characteristics of a strong password?
It should be at least 6 - 8 characters long and should include at least two uppercase letters, lowercase letters and numbers.
How many combination are there for a 4 number password?
Around 10,000 possible combination.]]> 2019-04-23 08:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353282160 Firewalls ashleytoomey9 https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353292942 The security risks and protection mechanisms involved in website performance is affected by Firewalls as they create barriers to protect networks and computers to make sure unauthorised programs aren’t able to be accessed.

Firewalls have gateways set up in them that inspect incoming data and only allow authorised traffic through it. This occurs because the opening and closing ports connect protocols and IP addresses. There are several ports on computers for data to travel through.

Ports and doors are similar as they both have identification numbers and both can be opened and closed. There are a few default ports like port 35 that gets used for emails whilst port 29 gets used normally for the internet, even though they can be swapped around.

]]> 2019-04-23 09:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353292942 Firewall, SSL, Password (Min) minwei2001 https://padlet.com/lewis06/6dqbnmfl071u/wish/353293317 Firewall
Firewall is a network protection which it can either be a hardware or a software that can act to detect and defend against the computer virus. A firewall typically establishes a barrier between a trusted internal network and entrusted external network. Firewall can opening and closing of port.
SSL

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