NETWORK AND COMPUTER SECURITY

NETWORK SECURITY CERTIFICATE
SSL or Secure Socket Layer certificates
 • allows secure connections from a web server to a browser
 • when installed on a web server, it activates the padlock and the https protocol
 • SSL is used to secure credit card transactions, data transfer and logins

Phishing and Web Spoofing







PHISHING
- Attacks are performed with the intention to acquire personal information like credit card numbers, bank account, etc.
- The recipients are encouraged to enter personal identification data.

WEB SPOOFING
- Mocking the web presences of trusted corporations with the intention to trick customers.
- Use convincing websites, email designs and URLs

DESKTOP SECURITY ISSUES

Difference between Adware and Spyware
http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Internet/spyware.asp

Adware  - Programs used to deliver advertising contents.
               - Visible to the user, experienced to be annoying

Spyware  - Intends to remain unrecognized.
                - Used to gather personal info like login details, etc.
                - Spyware monitors the user’s activities and scan the system.

Viruses   - Attached to executable files or documents
               - Spread through sharing of infected files or sending emails with viruses contained in the                        attachment
               - Some can cause further damage to the systems

Worms   - Replicate or copy themselves

Trojan Horses  - Do not replicate themselves but typically cause damage or compromise of security                               of infected computers
                         - Appears to be useful software and often offer the pretended useful functionality
                         - Damage caused varies – include data theft and destruction or illegitimate access





TYPES OF ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE