Chapter 8, Problem 8HMP

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Kind of threats:

• Zynga refers to a network of online gaming sites which can anticipate attacks online.
• Threats include malicious malware, bugs, reckless insiders, social manipulation, dumpster diving, and phishing.
• Most probably, hackers seek for one purpose or another because hackers are inspired by money or just for the challenge...

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Impact on the business:

• In the event that one of the breaches in a compromise was successful, the effect on the Zynga company might theoretically drive them out of business...

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Steps taken to prevent the damage to its websites and continuing operations:

• There are lots of precautions that Zynga may take to prevent disruption to the network.
• The company’s workers are known to be the experts, the first line of security teaching who educate staff about fishing emails, safe handling of garbage, updating codes, pharming, keeping applications up-to-date, and doing their best to avoid and overcome the attacks...