What is unauthorised access to computer systems and how can this type of computer crime affect a business.?

Answer 1

Concept: The entry of a user into a system that he does not have permission to use. A user gained access to another user's system. Access can be access to information as well as the power to send commands to maliciously change the system.

Effect: Case sensitive information is now freely available to anyone, and can be used for fraud like insider trading. Blackmailing can also take place. Information can be altered to portray biased information, and systems can be crashed by the planting of viruses and worms, in order to sabotage a company.

Answer 2

Most companies have a computer network (a group of computers all running of a server) or computer bank. People outside of the company do not have access to the network. If your a high rank in your job then you would generally have more access. Whereas lower people if they got into certain parts of the network that they are not allowed in this would be unauthorised access. Hackers however can get in. You have fire walls stopping hackers from getting in the the network, but they are more like fire doors, they are always open or there is always a way in. In a business situation in this network there could be account information, so someone with the right know how could get into the company bank account. There are millions of people out there who are capable of doing this myself included. But there is a very small percentage who would actually steal cash from a company.

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Answer 3

Malicious hacking into the data base of a company is a way that a company's competitors may gain knowledge of sensitive data. Depending upon what type of data had been gathered, it could obviously then be used to the advantage the hacker in the business arena.

Answer 4

The effects of unauthorized access to computer systems can be destructive. This may tamper with the system and confidential information and data may also be accessed and used in the wrong manner.

Answer 5

Unauthorised access would mean any kind of access without the permission

of either the rightful owner or the person in charge.

Answer 6

Most contractors do not have a soecial license outside of their license to practice. Make sure to do background check if you're genuinely worried about their history.