There are
numerous types of cybersecurity attacks, some of the most common ones are:
- Malware: Malware is short for "malicious software," and it refers to a broad range of software that is designed to harm or exploit computer systems, networks, or devices. Examples of malware include viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and ransomware.
- Phishing: Phishing is a type of social
engineering attack where the attacker sends a fake email or message that
appears to be from a trusted source, such as a bank or an employer, in an
attempt to trick the recipient into providing sensitive information like
passwords or credit card details.
- Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
attacks: DDoS attacks involve overwhelming a target system with a flood of
requests or data packets, causing it to become unavailable to users. DDoS
attacks are typically carried out by a network of compromised devices, or
"botnet."
- Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks: MitM
attacks involve intercepting communications between two parties, such as a
user and a website or two computers on a network, in order to eavesdrop on
or modify the communication.
- SQL injection attacks: SQL injection
attacks involve exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications that allow
attackers to execute malicious SQL statements, enabling them to access or
modify sensitive data.
- Zero-day exploits: Zero-day exploits are
vulnerabilities in software that are not yet known to the software
developer or the public, making them particularly dangerous because there
is no patch or fix available to defend against them.
- Advanced persistent threats (APTs): APTs
are sophisticated, targeted attacks that are designed to gain access to
sensitive information over a long period of time. They often involve
multiple stages and may involve a combination of different types of
attacks.