Computer Security/Ethical and Social Issues in ICT
COMPUTER SECURITY Computer Security refers to protecting computer system (hardware and software) and its resources such as information (data and programs), against unwanted access, damage, modification or destruction. Computer Security Goals: a) Confidentiality b) Integrity c) Availability Computer security threats a) Phishing : Phishing is the fake attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. b) Rootkit : A set of software tools that enable an unauthorized user to gain control of a computer system ...