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Fundamentals of Information Systems Security, 4th Edition
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Fundamentals of Information Systems Security, 4th Edition

by David Kim, Michael G. Solomon
December 2021
Beginner
550 pages
20h 48m
English
Jones & Bartlett Learning
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What Is a Malicious Attack?

A malicious attack is a threat on an IT infrastructure. An attack on a computer system or network asset succeeds by exploiting a vulnerability or weakness in the design, system, or application. An attack can consist of all or a combination of the following four categories:

  • Fabrications—Fabrications involve the creation of some deception in order to trick unsuspecting users.

  • Interceptions—Interceptions involve eavesdropping on transmissions and redirecting them for unauthorized use.

  • Interruptions—Interruptions cause a break in a communication channel, which blocks the transmission of data.

  • Modifications—Modifications are the alteration of data contained in transmissions or files.

As stated earlier, security threats ...

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ISBN: 9781284220742