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Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks, (Distribute the…

- - - - A logic bomb is a malicious program that waits for a trigger, such as a specified date or database entry
    - - This malware is designed to hold a computer system or the data it contains captive until a payment is made.
      - Denial of Service Attacks
        
        Denial of service (DoS) attacks are a type of network attack that is relatively simple to conduct, even for an unskilled attacker
      - Domain Name System
        
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        Domain Hijacking
        
        DNS Spofing
        
        Domain Reputation
        
        Keyboard Logging
        
        As the name suggests, keyboard logging or keylogging refers to recording or logging every key struck on a computer’s keyboard
        
        Defending Against Attack
- - - - Resist the urge to click on enticing emails and web links.
      - Be wary of uninitiated or automatic downloads.
      - Establish and educate employees on key security policies.
      - Encourage employees to take ownership of security issues
      - Never disclose confidential information or credentials via email, chat, text messages
- - - - Wireless signals are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI) and even lightning strikes or noise from fluorescent lights.
    - - Due to the limited range of Bluetooth, an attacker must be within range of their target. Here are some ways that they can exploit a target’s device without their knowledge.
      - Wifi and Mobile Defense
        
        Take advantage of basic wireless security features such as authentication and encryption by changing the default configuration settings.
        
        Restrict access point placement by placing these devices outside the firewall or within a demilitarized zone — a perimeter network that protects an organization’s LAN from untrusted devices.
        
        Use WLAN tools such as NetStumbler to detect rogue access points or unauthorized workstations.
        
        Develop a policy for guest access to an organization’s Wi-Fi network.
        
        Employees in an organization should use a remote access VPN for WLAN access.