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Types of Cyber Attacks

Cybersecurity threats are diverse and continually evolving, posing significant risks to individuals, businesses, and governments. Among the most prevalent types of cyberattacks is malware, which encompasses malicious software such as ransomware, trojans, spyware, viruses, worms, keyloggers, bots, and cryptojacking. These malicious programs are designed to harm or exploit systems and data. Another common threat is the Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack, where attackers overwhelm a network with false requests, disrupting business operations and preventing legitimate users from accessing essential services.

Phishing is a widespread cyberattack that uses email, SMS, phone, or social media to entice victims into sharing sensitive information or downloading malicious files, often leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.

Spoofing involves impersonating a trusted source to deceive victims, often leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.

Identity-based attacks target user credentials to gain unauthorized access to systems and data.

Code injection attacks involve inserting malicious code into a system to manipulate its operations.

Supply chain attacks target vulnerabilities in third-party services or software to compromise a primary target.

Social engineering attacks manipulate individuals into giving confidential information, often by exploiting human psychology and trust.

Insider threats involve individuals within an organization misusing authorized access to harm the organization, either intentionally or inadvertently.

DNS tunneling exploits the Domain Name System to transmit data and commands, often used for data exfiltration or command-and-control communications.

IoT-based attacks target vulnerabilities in Internet of Things devices, which often lack robust security measures, making them susceptible to exploitation.

Source: CrowdStrike