Link the general threats to IT systems and data

Link the specific or targeted criminal threats to IT systems and data

____________ it is the subversive use of computers and computer networks to promote a political or social agenda.

_____________ is an incident where information is stolen or taken from a system without the knowledge or authorization of the system’s owner. A small company or large organization may suffer a ____________. Stolen data may involve sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information such as credit card numbers, customer data, trade secrets, or matters of national security.

In a _______________ attack, the attacker exploits weaknesses in the target’s infrastructure to instigate a breach. These weaknesses may include, but are not limited to SQL injection, vulnerability exploitation, and/or session hijacking.

In a ____________ attack, the attacker uses social engineering tactics to infiltrate the target network. This may involve a maliciously crafted email sent to an employee, tailor-made to catch that specific employee’s attention. The email can phish for information, fooling the reader into supplying personal data to the sender, or come with a malware attachment set to execute when downloaded.