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The biggest vulnerability to computer information security is the end user. Unlike applications that can be patched or systems that can be hardened, end users through unawareness and carelessness can expose IT sources to security threats.Jul 4, 2021

The most common computer vulnerabilities include: Bugs. Weak passwords. Software that is already infected with virus.Dec 24, 2018

The different types of vulnerability

In the table below four different types of vulnerability have been identified, Human-social, Physical, Economic and Environmental and their associated direct and indirect losses.

The biggest security vulnerability in any organization is its own employees. Whether it's the result of intentional malfeasance or an accident, most data breaches can be traced back to a person within the organization that was breached. For example, employees may abuse their access privileges for personal gain.

Risk vs. threat vs. vulnerability. In a nutshell, risk is the potential for loss, damage or destruction of assets or data caused by a cyber threat. ... And a vulnerability is a weakness in your infrastructure, networks or applications that potentially exposes you to threats.Jan 28, 2021

A vulnerability is effectively an error in the code or the logic of operation within the OS or the application software. Because today's OSs and applications are very complex and include a lot of functionality, it's difficult for a vendor's development team to create software that contains no errors.

Physical vulnerability describes the ability of the built environment, including homes, roads, bridges, hospitals, schools, and government buildings, to withstand impacts. Generally, physical vulnerability is represented as the monetary value of physical assets in the hazardous zone.