Misuse of Computing Resources and How They Can Be Protected
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Definition: Misuse of computing resources refers to any activity that violates an organization's policies, guidelines, or applicable laws regarding the acceptable use of its computing systems, networks, software, and data.
Exemples:
1.Cryptojacking on Tesla Servers (2018) : Hackers used Tesla’s cloud to mine cryptocurrency.
2.Rustock Botnet Shutdown (2011) : A botnet was sending billions of spam emails daily.
3.Pirated Software on Google Drive (2020) : Users shared illegal games and movies on cloud storage.