Chapter 13.2, Problem 1CTQ

Program Plan Intro

Hacker:

• A hacker denotes a skilled computer expert that uses technical knowledge to overcome a problem.
• The bugs or exploits are been used by hacker to break into computer systems.
• The hacker is able to subvert computer security.
• It mostly denotes computer criminals due to unethical tasks performed.
• It can be stated as a person who messes about with something with positive sense.

Phishing attack:

• It denotes a fraudulent e-mail sent to retrieve personal data from recipient
• It is more or less random.
• The malware may get downloaded to device.
• It may redirect into fake website to retrieve personal information.
• The information may be sold in black market for money.

Spear phishing attack:

• The fraudulent e-mails are sent to employee of an organization.
• The attack is more precise and narrow.
• The malware may get installed into particular device.
• It may be targeted to get sensitive company information or voucher money.
• The task may be targeted to provide harm to a particular organization.

Communication to thwart attack:

• The communication sent over email to thwart attack is shown below:
  • The employees should not click on links received in email messages.
  • The employees should not download the payment related mails or messages.
  • The employees may get mails pretending to be from any higher officials, such types of mails should be deleted immediately.
  • The email urging to take immediate action should be monitored carefully.
  • The phishing emails may have improper grammar or misspellings that denote an indication for employees to stay alert.