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C yber security
Explain the various processes and objectives involved in addressing different types of cyber security threats, such as brute-force attacks, data interception, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, hacking, and various forms of malware including viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, and ransomware, as well as pharming, phishing, and social engineering.
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CambridgeIGCSEComputer ScienceThe internet and its uses
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- Explain the various processes and objectives involved in addressing different types of cyber security threats, such as brute-force attacks, data interception, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, hacking, and various forms of malware including viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, and ransomware, as well as pharming, phishing, and social engineering.
- Discuss how different solutions are implemented to protect data from security threats, covering aspects such as access levels, anti-malware tools (including antivirus and antispyware), authentication methods (like usernames and passwords, biometrics, and two-step verification), the automation of software updates, the importance of checking spelling and tone in communications, verifying URLs, using firewalls, adjusting privacy settings, employing proxy servers, and implementing secure socket layer (SSL) security protocols.
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