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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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

• This point belongs to C yber security, especially C yber security outcomes.
• You need to be able to 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.
• The key ideas to know are Describe, Identify, and Outline.
• Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.