Cyberattack

• Protections against malware

  • Install anti-virus software

  • Use a firewall

  • Keep the operating system up to date

  • Use the latest version of browsers

  • Look out for phishing emails
• Secure by design

  An approach to make software systems as free of vulnerabilities as possible through continuous testing and adherence to best programming practices
• A program that appears to perform a useful function but also provides a ‘backdoor’ that enables data to be stolen. - Trojan
• Installed by opening attachments or downloading infected software and can be used to collect stored data - Spyware
• Self-replicating program that identifies vulnerabilities in O/S's and enables remote control of the infected computer - Worm