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Cyberattacks - Coggle Diagram
Cyberattacks
Distributed denial of service (DDoS)
A sub-class of denial of service
involves multiple connected online devices.
collectively known as a botnet.
used to overwhelm a target website with fake traffic.
Data modification
When the data is deleted then changed or altered
Changing information stored in data files
Data destruction
Aims to destroy all electronic data residing on a hard disk drive
Uses zeros and ones to overwrite data onto all sectors of the device
data theft
the act of stealing sensitive information stored on corporate databases.
mitigation: identify vulnerabilities and fix them
Data manipulation
When the data has been changed or altered to make it more organised
sometimes used as a way to sway or tarnish public opinion
SQL injection
injects malicious sql code into an application
The attacker can view and modify a database
Identity theft
the fraudulent practice of using another person's name and personal information in order to obtain credit, loans,