1. What Are the Various Types of Security Risks that Can Threaten
Computers?
A computer security risk is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer
hardware, software data, information, or processing capability. Computer security risks include
computer viruses, unauthorized access and use, hardware theft, software theft, information theft, and
system failure. Safeguards are protective measures that can be taken to minimize or prevent the
consequences of computer security risks. A computer virus is a potentially damaging computer
program designed to affect or infect a computer negatively by altering the way it works.
Unauthorized access is the use of a computer or network without permission; unauthorized use is
the use of a computer or its data for unapproved or possibly illegal activities. An individual who tries
to access a computer or network illegally is called a cracker or a hacker.......
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