Common Cyber Threats

What is Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity encompasses the practices, technologies, and processes designed to safeguard networks, devices, programs, and data from unauthorized access, damage, or theft. Its primary goal is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information in the digital realm.

Common Cyber Threats

  1. Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card details, often through deceptive emails or websites.

  2. Malware: Malicious software, including viruses, worms, ransomware, and spyware, designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems.

  3. Ransomware: A type of malware that locks users out of their systems or data until a ransom is paid.

  4. Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks: Overloading a network or server to make it unavailable to users.

  5. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks: Intercepting communications between two parties to steal or manipulate data.

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