Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781305971776
Author: Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13.2, Problem 2CTQ
Program Plan Intro

Hacker:

  • A hacker denotes a skilled computer expert that uses technical knowledge to overcome a problem.
  • The bugs or exploits are been used by hacker to break into computer systems.
  • The hacker is able to subvert computer security.
  • It mostly denotes computer criminals due to unethical tasks performed.
  • It can be stated as a person who messes about with something with positive sense.

Phishing attack:

  • It denotes a fraudulent e-mail sent to retrieve personal data from recipient
  • It is more or less random.
  • The malware may get downloaded to device.
  • It may redirect into fake website to retrieve personal information.
  • The information may be sold in black market for money.

Spear phishing attack:

  • The fraudulent e-mails are sent to employee of an organization.
  • The attack is more precise and narrow.
  • The malware may get installed into particular device.
  • It may be targeted to get sensitive company information or voucher money.
  • The task may be targeted to provide harm to a particular organization.

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