Discussion week 6

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Dec 6, 2023

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Discussion week 6 How can web browsing and browser add-ons pose security risks to individual users and organizations, and what are the types of threats involved? Web browsing and browser add-ons can pose a significant security risk for both individuals and organizations. These risks can have consequences on individuals’ personal information and organizations data and systems. Users can download malicious software onto the device that can infect the system a pose a denial of service. An individual can be tricked into giving up their confidential information while browsing into a fake website to win a prize (phishing attack). A cybercriminal can change the organization homepage without the employees knowing and trick the employee to visit a fake website. Also cybercriminals can use cookies to steal and gain access to personal information.

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Discussion week 6

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