Hardware Failure | Software Corruption |
Malware Attacks | Human Error |
Natural Disasters | Power Outages |
Accidental Deletion | Network Failures |
Where the software in ICT systems gets altered or damaged, causing potential data loss. | The malfunction or damage of physical components in ICT systems that can lead to data loss. |
Mistakes or negligence by individuals operating or managing ICT systems that may result in data loss. | Malicious activities targeting ICT systems to compromise data integrity and confidentiality. |
Disruptions to power supply such as immediate loss of power | Issues such as floods, fires, earthquakes, and hurricanes that can cause physical destruction to ICT systems, leading to data loss. |
Disruptions or malfunctions in the communication infrastructure of ICT systems that can cause data loss. | The unintentional removal of important data from ICT systems that results in data loss. |
Inadequate Backup | Malware Infections |
Power Outage | Flood |
Fire | Earthquake |
Hurricane | Tornado |
Malicious software programs that can infiltrate ICT systems and cause data loss. | Insufficient or irregular data backup procedures in ICT systems, increasing the risk of data loss. |
Overflowing of water which can damage hardware and destroy data storage devices. | Loss of electricity supply which can lead to data corruption or loss. |
Seismic activity that can cause physical damage to data storage infrastructure leading to data loss. | Destructive blaze that can engulf data centers and destroy data stored within them. |
Violently rotating column of air that can destroy buildings housing data centers resulting in data loss. | Storm with strong winds and heavy rainfall that can damage data centers and cause data loss. |
Lightning | Tsunami |
Wildfire | Improper Data Handling |
Phishing Attacks | Unauthorized Access |
Data Breaches | Misconfiguration |
Series of large waves caused by underwater earthquakes that can flood data centers leading to data loss. | Electrical discharge during thunderstorms that can cause power surges leading to data loss. |
Careless or negligent actions that lead to data loss, such as improper storage or transfer practices. | Uncontrolled fire that can engulf data centers and destroy data stored within them. |
When individuals or entities gain entry to a system without permission, potentially resulting in data loss or theft. | Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information, which can result in data loss if successful. |
Errors in system setup or configuration that can lead to data loss, such as incorrect permissions or settings. | Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, leading to data loss and potential harm to individuals or organizations. |
Lack Of Backup | |
The absence of redundant copies of data, increasing the risk of permanent data loss in the event of a mishap. | |