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diff --git a/synopsis.tex b/synopsis.tex index b70418d..8d49de1 100644 --- a/synopsis.tex +++ b/synopsis.tex @@ -167,9 +167,39 @@ without the knowledge of the account owner. The data could be sold on the black market or published on the internet. It could be used to harass or blackmail the unfortunate users. Attackers could also impersonate them and cause even more problems. It could be especially dangerous when pretending to be a corporate -worker as their actions could harm the entire business. - - +worker as their actions could harm the entire business. Stealing blueprints, +prototypes or early versions of unreleased products could bring massive +losses of money and force changes of plans. + +Another issue is the possibility of gaining access to functionality reserved +only for privileged users, such as moderators and administrators. It could allow +not only for data theft, but also for damaging the system and stored +information. It would allow for spreading viruses and malware throughout the +whole platform, creating a botnet, spambots, mining cryptocurrencies and making +it vulnerable to further attacks. It would be sufficient just to insert +malicious code into the application and infest its users. + +Other, non-technical risks include the possible lost of trust |