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Malicious Threats
Opportunist
Virus
Threats to data
Trojan
Phishing
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BTEC 2012
Unit 1 The Online World
Name: .
Computer security is an important aspect of online communication however all computer systems are
under continuous threat of attack and the threats are ever changing. It is impossible to provide 100%
protection to a computer system.
3. What are the possible consequences of an attack?
A.
a loss of data
B.
If big organizations have their data damage it could result in putting of customers.
C.
Businesses secrets could be spread and revealed and it could mean they wont be able to use money
making method.
D.
If companies sell peoples information they can be sued and will lose money.
4. It is important to protect computer systems and their data. Match the following preventative actions to
the correct description.
Physical Barrier
Passwords
Access Levels
Anti-virus Software
Firewall
Encryption
Backup and recovery. Making a backup of data is the only way of recovering from a total data
disaster. Many individuals and organizations back up data to flash solid state storage devices
or magnetic tape at night. The tapes are stored safely in a separate place, so that they are not
destroyed by any disaster, which could destroy the master system (fire, earthquake, etc.).
A.Silver
BTEC 2012
Unit 1 The Online World
Name: .
A.Silver