Question

"Internet Security" Select one of the following and discuss in no less than three paragraphs, and have at least one response to another student of at least one paragraph:

• Review the source below. Pay particular attention to the viruses and worms mentioned and the details surrounding its attack. Provide a brief summary, and discuss your thoughts on the severity of the threat, and how you would have dealt with the problem.
  • Original Source: Rowen, Beth. (2015) Cyberwar Timeline: The roots of this increasingly menacing challenge facing nations and businesses. Retrieved from  http://www.infoplease.com/world/events/cyberwar-timeline.html

Answer 1

Answer:-

severity of the cyber threat:-

criminals are continuously developing wicked ways to attack your network’s weaknesses. As it stands right now, these are the five most common security threats to e-commerce businesses.

1. Malware – This software gains access to your e-commerce website and then snags your online visitors personal information as they navigate your site.Malware even goes a step further by infiltrating your client’s personal device, like their computer or smartphone, to seek out other data to steal..
2. Ransomware – This special type of malware is on the rise since it requires less people to carry out the plan of attack and usually demands payment via cryptocurrency (like Bitcoin) which creates challenges when trying to track the criminal source.Ransomware is an aggressive, malicious software that downloads itself onto a victim’s computer or network then blocks the legitimate user from accessing the data until a bounty (or ransom) is paid.
3. Phishing – In this case, predators send fraudulent emails to your clients which appear to be generated from your business.Customers don’t hesitate to click on the malicious links within the email because they assume it’s coming from your e-commerce business. This is one of the most damaging security threats to e-commerce.
4. Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MITM) – This is when an attacker goes through your website to find client’s that are operating from an unsecured network. Once the predator finds customers in this compromised situation they are then able to seize valuable personal data.
5. DDoS Attack – A Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) is when the criminal hacker focuses on infiltrating your e-commerce website or network and stealing stored data rather than trying to swipe client information.

sollution:-

Even if you don’t currently have the resources to bring in an outside expert to test your computer systems and make security recommendations, there are simple, economical steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling victim to a costly cyber attack:

1. Train employees in cyber security principles.
2. Install, use and regularly update antivirus and antispyware software on every computer used in your business.
3. Use a firewall for your Internet connection.
4. Download and install software updates for your operating systems and applications as they become available.
5. Make backup copies of important business data and information.
6. Control physical access to your computers and network components.
7. Secure your Wi-Fi networks. If you have a Wi-Fi network for your workplace make sure it is secure and hidden.
8. Require individual user accounts for each employee.
9. Limit employee access to data and information and limit authority to install software.
10. Regularly change passwords.