The 12 Most Prevalent Cyber Attacks
Understanding the nature of cyber attacks
Cyber criminals, hackers or other digital enemies orchestrate cyber-attacks, in a bid to breach computer networks or systems with intentions of changing, stealing, destroying or exposing information. In some instances these can be targeted at individuals, companies and even governments where hackers often see valuable resources such as intellectual properties, customer data or payment details.
The 12 Most Common Types of Cyber Attacks
Malware: Malicious software created to damage computers or networks including ransomware, trojans, spyware-viruses-worms-keyloggers-bots-cryptojacking.
Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks: Overwhelm a network with false requests that disrupt functioning.
Phishing: Email-SMS-and Social Media based tricks designed to steal sensitive data or install malware.
Spoofing: Pretending to be someone else in order to gain access to systems or devices.
Identity-Based Attacks: Disguising themselves as legitimate users in order to access classified information.
Code Injection Attacks: Embedding malicious codes into vulnerable systems so as to change their behavior.
Supply Chain Attacks: Aimed at reliable third-party vendors with malwares injection and compromised hardware.
Social Engineering Attacks: Persuading people for revealing sensitive information and also perform actions which favor attackers’ interests
Insider Threats: A malicious/negligent internal actor who compromises sensitive data through their access rights.
DNS Tunneling – Data transmission within the network using DNS queries and responses.
IoT-Based Attacks – Attacking Internet of Things devices for control assumption and botnets creation.
AI-Powered Attacks – The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning technology for the purpose of hacking networks and stealing information is called..
Protecting against cyber attacks
In today’s interconnected world there is need for full-proof measures on cybersecurity. This includes securing all critical areas, understanding adversaries, zero trust model, threat monitoring and elite threat hunting investments and well-structured cyber security training programs to make users understand.
Conclusion
Cyber attacks are constantly changing and present great risks globally to individuals, companies and governments. By being aware of the most common attack vectors and implementing tough cybersecurity measures, organizations can mitigate these risks and protect their digital assets from malicious actors.
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