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Network Threats - Coggle Diagram
Network Threats
Malware
Trojan horse
A Trojan Horse Virus is a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program.
Spyware
Malicious software designed to enter your computer device, gather data about you, and forward it to a third-party without your consent.
Ransomware
A malware designed to deny a user or organization access to files on their computer and use encryption on these files, demanding a ransom payment for the decryption key.
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Social engineering
Phishing
Phishing is described as a fraudulent activity that is done to steal confidential user information such as credit card numbers, login credentials, and passwords. It is usually done by using email or other forms of electronic communication by pretending to be from a reliable business entity.
Scareware
A cyberattack tactic that scares people into visiting spoofed or infected websites or downloading malicious software (malware).
Watering hole attacks
A watering hole attack is a type of phishing which occurs when hackers infect a site that they know you regularly visit, and instead send you take a fake website so that hackers can receive your personal information.
Brute force attack
A hacking method that uses trial and error to crack passwords, login credentials, and encryption keys. It is a simple yet reliable tactic for gaining unauthorized access to individual accounts and organizations' systems and networks.
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SQL interjection
A common attack vector that uses malicious SQL code for backend database manipulation to access information that was not intended to be displayed. This information may include any number of items, including sensitive company data, user lists or private customer details.
Denial of service attack
an attack meant to shut down a machine or network, making it inaccessible to its intended users. DoS attacks accomplish this by flooding the target with traffic, or sending it information that triggers a crash