This includes hosts file poisoning, even though the hosts file is not properly part of the Domain Name System. Hosts file poisoning is discussed in the malware section since it involves changing a file on the user’s computer [14]. j) Content-Injection Phishing Describes the situation where hackers replace part of the content of a legitimate site with false content designed to mislead or misdirect the user into giving up their confidential information to the hacker. For example, hackers may insert malicious code to log user's credentials or an overlay which can secretly collect information and deliver it to the hacker's phishing server. k) Man-in-the-Middle Phishing This is harder to detect than many other forms of phishing.
In fact, employers are able to monitor all emails correspondence, deleted documents, voice mail and live conversations, every keystroke of the keyboard, printer usage, video surveillance, and even social media. Most people think or their Facebook page or Instagram account as being just that “theirs”. In fact, employers have spies out there making sure the employee they hired is not out there tarnishing the reputation of the organization. Many
Case Study MEEDAC INC. ensures it complies with privacy legislation by locking all private information in the office safe also by having passwords on all staff computers. information stored can only be accessed by certain staff. At the start of employment every staff member is required to sign a confidentiality agreement form to state they will not divulge private information outside of the
According to McFadden, “a whole market of programs has emerged that allows companies to secretly record everything a person does with his or her computer.” In the past and present, employees believe that it’s acceptable to use their company’s computers to look at porn, participate in social networking, and send instant messages to friends. These activities should be done on the employees own leisure time. Employers like the security of knowing if their employees are taking part in things that are incongruous. The employers also like knowing if their employees are getting their work done. These spyware programs are the only way for the employer to know what is going on while the employee is on the company computer.
What principles do you think a user should follow when creating a password for his or her account? Your password should be at least 8 characters , and highly recommended that its 12 or more .. password should contain( both lower and uppercase ) numbers and symbols 38399_LMxx_Lab06.indd 96 9/10/12 1:15 PM Assessment Worksheet 97 3. Many organizations have policies that require users to change their passwords on a regular basis. Why do you think this is important? Many companies require their employees change their passwords on a regular basis as a form of access security ...and also prevents people from gaining access and also no longer working employees.
1.2 Health and safety is monitored daily, weekly, monthly and yearly through several checks and procedures within the home. Daily, checks are made for the safer food better business book, for health and safety and also cleanliness in the kitchen, fridge and freezer temperatures checks to ensure that food is stored at the correct temperature. The COSSH cupboard/drawer must be checked that it is locked at all times. A visitors book is completed daily throughout the day to record all visitor onsite and offsite as well as why they are here. Before anyone enters the building, identification is required unless of course staff are aware who the visitor is.
9/8/2013 SEC280 Case Study Week 1 Case Study: Ping Sweeps and Port Scans Ping sweeps and port scans are not an immediate threat to the company. While it may be used by an attacker to build a profile against the company, it can also be used by an administrator to gather information about the company. Although it is not an immediate threat, it should still be monitored for potential threats because it is a common way for hackers to attempt to break a network. In the following document, more will be discussed about what ping sweeps and port scans are and how they are used to gather information about a company’s network. What is a ping sweep and how does it work?
The forms they get the information to the U.S. government are: putting data onto a memory disk or external hard drive, or printing out the requested information for a federal official. Google says, FTP, also known as file transfer protocol, is an often used method for exchanging information between servers with extra security. By Google agreeing to this agreement the federal government can catch more criminals and terrorist. Next, I will cover one of our former presidents who believed in the NSA spying on our citizens. “President George W. Bush told CNN that National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden “damaged the country,” but defended the PRISM surveillance program that his administration
Running frequent malware scans. Mandate biweekly scans and weekly complete scans. Users should perform daily quick scans; all hard drives scans should be conducted weekly; enable real-time scanning; enable boot time protection, include rootkit and stealth scans. Ensure all anti-virus software is up-to-date. Provide the steps given below to follow any time malware is detected.
Sensitive documents left in the open can be stolen by a malicious entity. 3. Responsibility c. All staff, employees and entities working on behalf of <company> are subject to this policy 4. Scope d. At known extended periods away from your desk, such as a lunch break, sensitive working papers are expected to be placed in locked drawers. e. At the end of the working day the employee is expected to tidy their desk and to put away all office papers.