CompTIA IT Fundamentals Study Guide: Exam FC0-U51

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA IT FUNDAMENTALS EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

• 3.1 Define basic security threats
  • Malware
    • Virus
    • Trojan
    • Spyware
    • Ransomware
  • Phishing
  • Social engineering
  • Spam
  • Password cracking
  • Physical security
    • Hardware theft
    • Software/license theft
    • Shoulder surfing
    • Dumpster diving

In an ideal world, computer security systems let in the right people and applications without any hassle and keep out the wrong people and applications. The world isn't ideal, though, and computer security certainly isn't either. There are two ...