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1.6 network security (different types of cyber attacks (denial of service…
1.6 network security
different types of cyber attacks
structure quary language injection (SQL)
brute force attack
malware
poor network policies
data interception
denial of service attack (DOS)
it works by flooding the targeted server with millions of bogus requests to crash the server
phishing
phishing involves sending emails or phone calls pretending to be someone of importance like a banker. they then try to convince users they are authentic to gain there sensitive information
social engineering
some reasons for cyber attacks
for financial gain: stealing and selling data
for a challenge: to see if they can succeed
for fun: it might be a hobby
to take out a competitor: by bring down their website
revenge: a disgruntled employee or ex-friend
political motives: to raise awareness of a political issue
malware
what is malware?
different types of malware
Trojan
spyware
computer virus
adware
click fraud
pharming
ransomware
rootkits
Scareware
what are cyber attacks?
a cyber attack is an attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer and the network it is using.