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WHAT IS INFORMATION SECURITY?
A computer worm is a self replicating program that does not have to copy itself to a host
program or require human interaction to spread.
Phishing- phishing typically involves sending emails that purport to be from a recognized
and trusted source, usually with a fake link that invites them to enter personal details
into an online form
Ransomware - In a ransomware attack, the victim's computer is locked,
typically by encryption, which keeps the victim from using the device or data that's
stored on it. To regain access to the device or data, the victim has to pay the hacker
a ransom, typically in a virtual currency such as bitcon.
SECURITY MEASURES
Fire wall-A firewall stops information being changed or stolen It limits entry
into a network to a authorised users and content.
Anti virus- Anti-virus is a software that scans files or your computer's memory for
certain patterns that may indicate an infection. The patterns it looks for are based on the
signatures, or fingerprints, of known viruses.
BACKUP-Producing back up of all the data in one of the reliable
cloud service options. This way, in case the data is encrypted and
stolen, one can restore it quickly from the cloud backups and get the
operations up and running in no time.