F5108 -CHAPTER 1 -cont INTERNET SERVICES n ATTACK

INTERNET SERVICES

ELECTRONIC MAIL AND NEWS

• ways for people exchanging information without requiring immediate n interactive response.

FILE TRANSFER

• exchange files.

REMOTE ACCESS TO HOST

• log on from a distant location

REAL TIME CONFERENCING SERVICES

• Online (video conference)

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ATTACK

1. information theft

:: allow attacker to get data without directly use our computers. ::

how >> - dumpster diving n steal email

used for>> - to access bank account or to make loan

2. unauthorized disclosure

::employees leaking confidential information to attacker or attacker planted spies in order to steal information ::

how>> -planting virus, trojan horse or snooping software

3. information warfare

::remotely disabling target using software , disinformation >> false /inaccurate information that is spread deliberately ::

4. Accidental data loss

::caused by coincidently delete wrong file , usually causing by careless employee or untrained employee::

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SECURITY THREAT

categories :

1. data disclosure - exposure data to third parties. key point to ensure that disclosure are relevant and necessary
2. data modification
3. data availability

activities :

1. hacking - modifying computer hardware n software
2. cracking -breaks into someone computers system pr bypass password or licence in computer programs.