10 Types of Cyber Security Attacks

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10 Types of Cyber Security Attacks

Phishing attacks:
Use email or malicious websites to obtain sensitive information
Examples include fake login pages and links to malicious websites

Malware attacks:
Use software to damage or disrupt computer systems
Examples include viruses, worms, and Trojans

Ransomware attacks:
Use malware to encrypt victim's files and demand ransom to restore access
Examples include WannaCry and Cryptolocker

Denial-of-service attacks:
Overwhelm the website or network with traffic to make it unavailable
Examples include botnets and distributed denial-of-service attacks

SQL injection attacks:
Inject malicious code into a website's database to gain access to sensitive information
Examples include inserting malicious code into a database query

Man-in-the-middle attacks:
Intercept communication between two parties to steal sensitive information
Examples include eavesdropping on a conversation or altering transmitted data

Drive-by attacks:
Use malicious code that is executed when a user visits a compromised website
Examples include exploiting vulnerabilities in the user's browser or operating system

Cross-site scripting attacks:
Inject malicious code into a website that is executed by users' browsers
Examples include inserting code into a form field or a website's search function

Password attacks:
Attempt to guess or crack passwords to gain access to sensitive systems or data
Examples include brute-force attacks and dictionary attacks

Device spoofing attacks:
Create fake device to gain access to a network or system and steal information or disrupt operations
Examples include creating a fake wireless access point or impersonating a legitimate device on a network.