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Essay / Information Technology Threats - 609
As the use of technology and the Internet increases, businesses depend on the security of IT infrastructures and the data they contain. However, a threat to a company's infrastructure can compromise system security. There are four different types of security threats, such as unauthorized data disclosure, improper data modification, denial of service, and infrastructure loss. Unauthorized Data DisclosureThis occurs through human error or malicious data disclosure. Social engineering, spoofing, and phishing are types of unauthorized data disclosure. These are carried out by someone pretending to be someone else (under pretense) to obtain unauthorized data from a company or business. The “phisher” acts like a real company/business and sends emails asking for personal and confidential information. Phishers use clever techniques to copy trademarks to appear legitimate. Incorrect modification of data This also happens through human error because the procedures are not followed correctly. This can easily happen because someone could wrongly increase the price in taxes or VAT. This...