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Data breach

  Data breach What's the impact of a data breach on clients and customers?   Online retailers gather a vast array of data about their customers to enhance user experience, personalize marketing, and optimize operations. This data typically includes personal information like names, addresses, and payment details, as well as transaction history, browsing behaviour, and preferences. Retailers also employ analytics to derive insights for targeted advertising and improved product recommendations.   In the event of a data breach, where this sensitive information is compromised, the impact on both the retailer and customers can be severe. Customers may face identity theft, financial fraud, or unauthorized access to their accounts. For the retailer, the breach can lead to reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and legal consequences. Various legislations worldwide govern the protection of consumer data, like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and similar laws ...

Malware

  Malware Malware, short for malicious software, refers to a broad category of software specifically designed to harm or exploit computer systems and networks. It encompasses various types such as viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and spyware, each with unique functionalities aimed at unauthorized access, data theft, or system disruption. Malware can infiltrate devices through infected files, email attachments, or compromised websites, posing a significant threat to the security and privacy of individuals and organizations alike.     Adware Adware generates revenue for its author. Its also known as advertising-supported software. Adware covers any software package that automatically shows adverts. It may also be in the user interface of a software package or on an instillation screen. Adware by itself is harmless but sometimes it can include spyware such as key loggers.     Key logger These can take two forms. They can either be legitimately installed ...

Project Planning

  Project Planning All projects will have a variety of stake holders and that’s means there will be a variety of requirements, expectations, and objectives. In a web development focused organisation stakeholders can include          •             Employed members of staff          •             Funder of the project                     •             Organisation creating the product.                     •             Hosts or creators of software applications used by the company.                     •             End users of the product        ...