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Chapter 10, part 3
This document outlines several primary threats to information systems including natural disasters, accidents, employees, outside business contacts, and outsiders. It discusses computer crime in terms of definition and estimated worldwide losses in 2006. It also covers federal and state computer crime laws and questions their effectiveness. Additionally, it examines hackers, unauthorized access through misuse of company computers and theft of personal information. Finally, it lists several types of malware that pose threats such as viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, spyware, and spam.
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Chapter 10, part 3
- 1. PRIMARY THREATS TOINFORMATION SYSTEMS • Natural Disasters • Accidents • Employees/Consultants • Links to Outside Business Contacts • Outsiders
- 2. COMPUTER CRIME • Definition:Act of using a computer to commit an illegal act • Targeting a computer • Using a computer to commit a crime • Using a computer to support criminal activity • Estimated worldwide losses in 2006: $13.3 B
- 3. FEDERAL AND STATELAWS • Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 • Electronic Communications Privacy Act • Are current laws effective?
- 4. HACKERS • Definition: Individualswho gain access to computer systems • Hackers vs. Crackers • Hacktevists
- 5. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS • Usingcompany computer for personal business • Breaking into government websites to change information • Stealing credit card information and/or Social Security numbers for personal gain
- 6. MALWARE • Viruses • Worms • Trojan Horse • Logic Bombs • Spyware • Spam (and Spim)