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Different types of Data

threats.
Malware
Malware is purposely designed to damage systems, this could cause
data been stolen or the computer to stop working, the first recorded
malware virus was the “ILOVEYOU” one which caused email accounts
to send I love you repeatedly.
Phising
Phising is pretending/impersonating some one else in order to access
or steal data from someone.
Accidental Damage
• Accidental damage is caused by mischief or accident such as spilling a
drink on your laptop or dropping your laptop off the grand canyon by
accident.
Viruses
• Viruses can multiply and cause serious damage to a computer

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