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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What we have learnt
- Cyber threats come in many forms such as malware, phishing, DDoS, and social engineering.
- Understanding how threats operate helps in creating defenses.
- Real-world attacks highlight the need for proactive security practices.
- Education and awareness are powerful tools in preventing attacks.
Key Concepts
- -- Malware
- Software designed to cause damage or unauthorized access to computers or networks.
- -- Phishing
- Tricking users into revealing personal information via fake emails or websites.
- -- Denial of Service (DoS) Attack
- Attacks that flood a system with traffic, making it unavailable to users.
- -- ManintheMiddle (MitM) Attack
- An attack where the attacker intercepts and possibly alters communication between two parties.
- -- SQL Injection
- Exploiting vulnerabilities in an application's database by injecting malicious SQL commands.
- -- ZeroDay Exploits
- Attacks on vulnerabilities as soon as they are discovered and before a fix is available.
- -- Password Attacks
- Techniques used to crack passwords, including brute force and credential stuffing.
- -- Social Engineering
- Manipulating individuals into giving up confidential information.
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