Threats such as malware and phishing, protective measures including encryption and backups, and data-protection principles.
Data must be kept secure against loss, theft and misuse.
Threats
- Malware: viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware (locks data for payment), spyware.
- Phishing: fake messages tricking users into revealing details.
- Hacking: unauthorised access to systems.
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