7Cybersecurity Threats AttacksMedium5 marks
Cyber security threats are a concern for any company that stores data using a network.
Complete the statements about cyber security threats.
Use the terms from the list. Some of the terms in the list will not be used.
You should only use a term once.
A is used to disguise malware. Once it is downloaded onto a computer, it releases the malware that it contains.
A replicates itself to corrupt the data stored on a user’s hard disk drive or use up the available memory.
A also replicates itself but the aim is to use up all the of a network.
Ransomware is downloaded onto a computer with the aim of data to stop the user gaining access to it. There is often a demand for payment before the user is given access to the data again.