Re: How useful is a vulnerable home computer ?


Do your own homework.


"Shiva" <shiva.madras@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

Network Security threats for a large network with ample processing
power storing valuable or sensitive data is more easily understood
than the threats to standalone home computers.

Finding vulnerabilites in and attacking a large network is possibly
worthwhile for the that specifi network's enemy ( for e.g a direct
business competitior) who has a specific purpose or for the hacker who
is not a specific enemy. But is it worthwhile for hackers or hacking
groups to attack a standalone, connected to the Internet ? The
question is worded like this to ask "Is a home computer less prone to
be attacked ? and "Is a home computer less attractive for a hacker ? "

Take the case of a desktop computer of average configuration, owned by
an average citizen of no significance in terms of wealth or power or
fame, who does not use a credit card and does not shop online. The
user does not have a reason to be a specific target by an "enemy".

Why would his computer be compromised ? What is the purpose ? What are
the types of attacks ? And of what use to the hacker is the
information collected? What use are the computing resources of a
totally hacked PC of this unsuspecting user ?

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