Chapter 6 part 2

• VIRUS - A computer software that has the ability to replicate itself and spread infection without the user’s knowledge or consent.
• VIRUS - It has the ability to corrupt or delete data on a computer, propagate to other computers via email, or even completely wipe out a hard drive.
• Worm - A computer worm is a type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other computers while still functioning on infected ones.
• Worm - It reproduces itself to infect other systems.
• Trojan - Malware that poses as trustworthy programs or software.
• Trojan - Attackers have access to all actions that a legitimate user could perform once they are within the network, including exporting files, editing data, deleting files, and otherwise changing the contents of the device.
• SPYWARE - It is any software that installs itself on your computer and starts covertly monitoring your online behavior without your knowledge or permission.
• SPYWARE - It is a kind of malware that secretly gathers information about a person or organization and relays this data to other parties.
• Ransomware - It is a type of malicious software (malware) that threaten to publish or block access to data or a computer system, usually by encrypting it, until the victim pays a ransom fee to the attacker.
• Ransomware - demand comes with the deadline.
• Adware – a program designed to display advertisements on your computer, redirect your search requests to advertising websites, and collect marketing-type data about yourself.
• Adware – a program designed to display advertisements on your computer, redirect your search requests to advertising websites, and collect marketing-type data about yourself.
• An adware can be considered as a legitimate alternative offered to consumers who do not wish to pay for software.
• According to the International Association of Privacy Professionals, “a medical record is more valuable than credit card on the black market.”
• According to the World Privacy Forum, “a medical record, including a name, address, Social Security number, and health ID typically goes for & 50 on the online black market [whereas] an active credit card sells for just $ 3
• Data Privacy Act of 2012 - Implements data protection measures in their data processing systems to protect confidentiality of their patient’s personal information and medical records.
• Data Privacy Act of 2012 - Violation of data privacy involves penalties
• Data Privacy Act of 2012 - Under this law, the penalty for unauthorized disclosure of personal information is P1, 000, 000.
• The penalty exceeds to 2m if the acts involves sensitive personal information.
• HIPAA - Designed to promote the confidentiality and portability of patient records, as well as to develop data security standards for consistency in the Healthcare industry.