i) Operator error:
- Unskilled operators Careless handling
ii) Hardware malfunction:
- Power surge or failure
- Overheating due to overworking of the hardware
iii) Software bugs:
- Software that has not been scanned
- Computer viruses and worm
iv) Data errors
- Inconsistence in data
- Missing error
v) Accidental disclosure of information
- Failure to log out on information
- Saving passwords on Shared computer which causes exposes
vi) Theft
- Access by untrusted or unauthorized staff
- Poor security measures
vii) Vandalism and sabotage
- Permeable firewall
- Access by unauthorized personnel
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