A Primer on Security Attacks - Computer Security Issues

It is very important to educate ourselves about different types of security attacks. A computer can be attacked for many reason like gain control over the computer system, to spy the activity of a user on the internet, to rob highly important personal data such as credit card details, SSN, passwords, etc; to access Wi-Fi internet, to malign the performance of a computer, etc.

Such attacks that are mentioned above can be done through various ways. Let us learn about some of the different types of security attacks that a computer may encounter.


One of the well known security attacks are physical attacks such as stealing data or any hardware parts from the computer, disrupting the normal performance of the computer.
Attacks can also be aimed at running the proper functioning of any service on the computer such as changing the TCP/IP settings and breaking the access to the server.
A system can be hacked by means of backdoor programs that allow other malicious programs to enter the system.
Usage of Virus/Spyware infected pen-drive on a computer system can all sorts of unwanted problems.
Activity caused by user can also cause attacks on the computer. Downloading e-mail attachments from unknown sources and submitting username and passwords on unsecure login pages.
Bounce attacks are attacks done on oneâEUR(TM)s computer by means of someone elseâEUR(TM)s hacked computer.
Port scanner software searches for any open hosts present on a computer network and is then attacked.
Spyware, malware, virus attacks are one of the most well-known types of attacks.
A hacker can only look for an open Wi-Fi connection that he can make use of to carry out his practices.
Such attacks are very common these days as many are going for wireless internet connection. Different types of security attacks can be solved by upgrading the security of your computer. Your computer may be prone to the above mentioned attacks because defense mechanism of your computer is slow. Security programs such as antivirus and firewall can help you overcome such attacks.

The author of this article, Silki Garg, has written many high rated articles on Online Security and computer security. She advices on how to avoid Internet Security Attacks, virus, trojans, worms and other types of malware from your PC.