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Computer Security refers to the protection of a particular computer system from theft  of there data , damage to their data or hardware , introduction of virus or worms , as well as misusing the information in it . Computer Security is also known as Cyber or IT Security . Cyber security includes controlling   physical access  to the hardware, as well as protecting against harm that may come via network access , data  and code injection .  Also, due to malpractice  by operators, whether intentional , accident ,  IT  security is susceptible to being tricked  into deviating from secure procedures through various methods. This field is growing very much importance because in today's world everything is done using technology i.e computers , laptops, mobile phones , etc .

Unethical practises in the field of IT have resulted into many problematics areas we need to tackle , such as different forms of cyber attacks .  In the following lines , we are going to discuss the general attacks that takes place :- 1.Spamming -  It refers to the sending of bulk - mail by an identified or unidentified sources . In non-malicious form , bulk advertising mail is sent to many accounts . In malicious form , the attacker keeps on sending bulk mail until the mail - server runs out of disk space . 2. Worms - A worm is a self-replicating program which eats up the entire disk space or memory . A worm keeps on creating its copies until all the disk space or memory is filled . 3.Malware - Malware is a general term used to refer viruses , worms , spyware , adware, etc.In other words it is unwanted software that someone else wants to run on your computer. 4.Computer Viruses :- These viuses are malicious gram or codes that cause damage to your dat...