GIGO: garbage in, garbage out - incorrect input from user will result in incorrect results/data
bad programming, poor training, poor procedures
can lead to no user trust, incorrect decision making, decreased product quality
control access to physcial data - physcial security to protect data - locks/cameras/safe
control access to computers - logins/passwords, firewall/antivirus
limit and control use of portable storage (hard drive/flash stick) - theft of data and transfer of viruses
manipulate people by using emotions to gain personal info/access
EG: hoax of winning the Lotto - SMS/Email
computer resources used without permission/bad intention
piracy, hacking, fraud, inappropriate videos
loss of productivity, identity theft
Ransomware: encrypted data that needs payment to be accessed/taken back.
financial costs:
purchase of software to prevent infection - antivirus
lost productivity: fixing malware takes time, losses can be permanent.
personal implication: hassle of maintaining passwords, time wasted in removing spam.