Definition of computer security risk:
Any
event or action that could cause a loss
of or damage to
computer hardware, software, data, information or processing capability.
WHAT IS COMPUTER RISK
•Other intruders indicate some
evidence of their presence either by leaving a message or by deliberately
altering or damaging data.
•Any
illegal act involving a computer generally is referred to as a computer
crime.
•
•Cybercrime refers to online or Internet-based
illegal acts.
•Software
used by cybercriminals sometimes is called crimeware.
•Perpetrators of cybercrime and
other intrusions fall into seven basic
categories:
qHacker, refers to someone who accesses
a computer or network illegally.
Some hackers claim the intent of their security breaches is to improve
security.
qCracker also is someone who accesses
a computer or network illegally but has the intent of. destroying data, stealing
information, or other malicious action
qScript
kiddie has the same intent as a cracker
but does
not have the technical skills and knowledge. Often use prewritten hacking and
cracking programs to break into computers.
qCorporate
spies have excellent computer and
networking skills.
ühired to break into a specific
computer and steal its proprietary data and information.
üto help identify security risks in their
own organization.
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