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Common Types of Cyber Threats

Cyber threats encompass a range of malicious acts aimed at damaging or stealing data and disrupting digital activities. Key categories include malware, phishing, denial of service attacks, and social engineering tactics. Understanding these threats and their implications is essential for developing robust defenses and educating users to mitigate risks.

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  • 2

    Common Types Of Cyber Threats

    This section covers various types of cyber threats and their operational mechanisms, including preventive measures.

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  • 2.1

    What Are Cyber Threats?

    Cyber threats are malicious acts that aim to damage or disrupt data and digital life.

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  • 2.2

    Types Of Cyber Threats

    This section covers various types of cyber threats, their definitions, examples, and potential impacts on individuals, organizations, and governments.

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  • 2.2.1

    Malware (Malicious Software)

    Malware is malicious software designed to harm, exploit, or disable computer systems and networks.

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  • 2.2.2

    Phishing

    Phishing is a cyber-attack method used to trick individuals into revealing personal information through fraudulent communications.

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  • 2.2.3

    Denial Of Service (Dos) And Distributed Dos (Ddos) Attacks

    Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed DoS (DDoS) attacks overwhelm a system with traffic, rendering it unavailable to users.

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  • 2.2.4

    Man-In-The-Middle (Mitm) Attack

    A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack involves an intermediary intercepting and potentially manipulating communications between two parties, posing serious security risks.

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  • 2.2.5

    Sql Injection

    SQL Injection is a cyber threat that involves exploiting vulnerabilities in an application's database to execute unauthorized SQL commands.

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  • 2.2.6

    Zero-Day Exploits

    Zero-day exploits are attacks that leverage newly discovered vulnerabilities before vendors can issue patches.

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  • 2.2.7

    Password Attacks

    Password attacks involve various methods to compromise user accounts by exploiting weaknesses in password security.

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  • 2.2.8

    Social Engineering

    Social engineering involves manipulating individuals to divulge confidential information, often using deception.

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  • 2.3

    Real-World Examples

    This section provides real-world examples of various cyber threats, highlighting their impact on individuals and organizations.

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  • 2.4

    Preventive Measures

    Preventive measures help individuals and organizations defend against cyber threats.

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  • 2.5

    Key Takeaways

    This section emphasizes the diverse forms of cyber threats and the importance of awareness and education in preventing them.

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References

Chapter 2_ Common Types of Cyber Threats.pdf

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