SST IT Security Awareness

Hacked Computer

A hacked computer can be used to:

• Record keystrokes and steal passwords.
• Send spam and phishing emails.
• Harvest and sell email addresses and passwords.
• Access restricted or personal information on your computer or the SST network.
• Illegally distribute music, movies and software.
• Distribute child pornography.
• Infect other systems
• Hide programs that launch attacks on other computers.
• Generate large volumes of traffic, slowing down the entire SST network and systems.