HACKING PHISHING NETIQUETTE

Presented By, DHANYA J R Social Science Christ Nagar college of Education Thiruvallam

1. HACKING Computer Hacking refers to the practice of modifying Computer Hardware and software to accomplish a goal that is considered to be outside of the creator’s original objective those individuals who engage in computer hacking activities are typically referred to as called Hacker.

SEVEN STEPS OF HACKING 1.Reconnaissance

2.Probe

3.Toe hold

4.Advancement

5.Stealth

6.Listening post

7.Take over

2. PHISHING Phishing the act of stealing persona l information via the internet for the purpose of committing financial fraud has be come a significant criminal activity on the internet.

Phishing is a type of deception designed to steal your valuable personal data, such as credit card numbers, passwords, account data, or other information.

Originally phishing was identified as the use of electronic mail messages from a trusted agent such as a bank, auction or online commerce site.

Recently the definition of phishing has grown to encompass a wider variety of electronic financial crimes.

Causes of phishingMisleading e-mailsNo check of source address Vulnerability in browsersNo strong authentication websites of banks and financial institutions Limited use of digital signatures Non availability of secure desktop toolsLack of user awarenessVulnerability in applications

3. NETIQUETTE

Netiquette is simply internet Etiquette or a set of expectations that describes appropriate behaviors when interacting online netiquette is network etiquette the do’s and don’ts of online communication.

Netiquette GuidelinesBe friendly and Positive

Use proper Language

Use affective Communication

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