Title: Describe security threats.
Course: Computer Systems Technology II (10002-II) > Section: Performing Security Functions

Description should include

- malicious software (e.g., viruses, worms, spyware, ransomware, spam)
- social engineering
- phishing
- denial of service and other network threats
- proper disposal of data-storage devices.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences between malware, spyware, and greyware?
- What are some recent examples of denial-of-service threats?
- What are the types of threat actors, and why is this information important?
- How should data-storage devices be treated when their use is to be discontinued?