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AQA GCSE Computer Science
Cyber Security
Cyber Security Threats
Overview of Cyber Threats
AQA GCSE Computer Science · 8525
Overview of Cyber Threats
What you need to know
Understand and explain critical cyber security threats, including social engineering techniques and malicious code (malware).
Explain the vulnerabilities caused by weak/default passwords, misconfigured access rights, removable media, and unpatched or outdated software.
Describe pharming as a cyber attack intended to redirect legitimate website traffic to a fraudulent, fake website.
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