Describe the Actions Taken to Reduce Risks to Security While Using the Internet for Different Types of Business Activities. Risks Involving Security Whilst Using the Internet for Business Activities Valuable Data

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Describe the actions taken to reduce risks to security while using the Internet for different types of business activities. Risks involving security whilst using the internet for business activities Valuable data getting lost (e.g. financial records, customers’ details etc) Hackers gaining access to system and changing or deleting data Infection of systems and data by computer viruses Unfulfilled order (e.g. A customer order their product online, the payment will go through, but the product will not be delivered) Private information being made public by accident Risks and what they do Viruses:- A virus is a software programme which can cause great harm to files or other programs. Trojans:- A Trojan is a network that takes personal information from a home/business co computer and sends it to the internet. Worms:- A worm is a self-replicate computer programme which uses a computer to replicate itself which then spreads to other computers. Hackers:- A hackers is a person who will purposely try to ruin a computer network or someone’s private work. Scams:- A scam is when you use a computer to steal information in order to cause harm to others. Loss of data:- Loss of data is when data on your computer get lost. Spyware:- spyware is software that can hijack your computer. Adware:- Adware is a free software that is supported by advertisements. Legality:- A risks of doing business online is that your product or service or your work in general may not be legal in some areas. Fraud:- Another risks of doing business online is frau or deception. You may send out merchandise to find you have been given false information which could stop you from getting the money. This could lead to the business company being without merchandise and money. Publicised personal information:- This is when personal information is shown to

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