Based on your personal experiences or those of someone you know (you may have to interview other students or a friend), write a paragraph regarding a computer attack that occurred. When did it happen? What was the attack? Why type of damage did it inflict? , list the reasons you think that the attack was successful. How was the computer fixed after the attack? What could have prevented it? Write a one-page paper about these experiences.
Assignment: Think Critically
Given what you know today, what could a security professional do to prevent this situation or use this information in a defense? Think critically. Think creatively. Think out of the box. Remember, that’s how the attackers think.
