Security of Data by Hasnain Ibrar https://padlet.com/ibrarhasnain/q7azjtigzpkb MADE BY: Hasnain Ibrar Butt en-us 2017-04-08 10:32:34 UTC 2017-04-08 11:56:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Security ibrarhasnain https://padlet.com/ibrarhasnain/q7azjtigzpkb/wish/165499812 The meaning of the word security is basically the state of being free from danger or threat. everything these days need security because of the rapid advancement of technology. These days anything can be hacked and securing the data is becoming a big issue. Hackers around the world are hacking computer devices and taking away personal information's such as credit card number and then they end up misusing them which leads to a lot of problem to the user.]]> 2017-04-08 10:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ibrarhasnain/q7azjtigzpkb/wish/165499812 Hacking ibrarhasnain https://padlet.com/ibrarhasnain/q7azjtigzpkb/wish/165499962 This is the act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system. This can lead to identity theft or the misuse of personal data. Data can be deleted, changed or corrupted on a user's computer. Hacking can be prevented by using firewalls. it can also be prevented by using strong passwords and user IDs and use of intrusion detection software. ]]> 2017-04-08 10:40:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ibrarhasnain/q7azjtigzpkb/wish/165499962 Pharming ibrarhasnain https://padlet.com/ibrarhasnain/q7azjtigzpkb/wish/165500664 Pharming is another type of threat to computers. This is a malicious code installed on a user's computer or on a web server; the code ill redirect the user to a fake website without their knowledge.
The creator of the malicious code can gain personal information such as credit/debit card details when they visit the fake website; usually the website appears to be that of a well-known and trusted company.  ]]> 2017-04-08 11:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ibrarhasnain/q7azjtigzpkb/wish/165500664 Spyware ibrarhasnain https://padlet.com/ibrarhasnain/q7azjtigzpkb/wish/165502089 This is a software that gathers data by monitoring key presses on the user's keyboard; the gathered data is then sent back tot the person who sent the software. Spyware gives the originator access to all data entered using a keyboard on the user's computer. Spyware can be prevented by using an anti spyware software.  ]]> 2017-04-08 11:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ibrarhasnain/q7azjtigzpkb/wish/165502089