TYPES OF CYBER-ATTACKS

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TYPES OF CYBER-ATTACKS





Phishing Attacks:

  1. Whale Phishing: Targeting high-profile individuals or executives within an organization to steal sensitive information.
  2. Spear Attacks: Customized phishing attacks aimed at specific individuals or groups, often using personalized information to increase credibility.
  3. Pharming: Redirecting website traffic to a fraudulent site through DNS tampering or malware to steal login credentials or financial information.(for more Click Here)

Web Application Attacks:

  1. SQL Injection Threats: Exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications to insert malicious SQL code, allowing attackers to access or manipulate databases.

  2. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, enabling attackers to steal data or hijack sessions.(for more Click Here)

AI-Powered Attacks:

  1. Automated Malware Creation: Leveraging artificial intelligence techniques to automate the creation of sophisticated malware.
  2. Evasion of Security Measures: Using AI to bypass traditional security defenses.(for more Click Here)

Network-Based Attacks:

  1. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attack:

    • Intercepting and altering communication between two parties without their knowledge.
    • Techniques include session hijacking, IP spoofing, and replay attacks.
    • Result: Theft of sensitive data or manipulation of information.

  2. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks:

    • Overwhelming a targeted system or network with a flood of traffic.
    • Goal: Disrupt normal functioning and make services unavailable to legitimate users.(for more Click Here)

Password Attacks:

  1. Brute Force Guessing:

    • Trying all possible combinations until the correct password is found.
    • Commonly used against weak or easily guessable passwords.

  2. Dictionary Attacks:

    • Using a list of common passwords or words from a dictionary to guess the password. (for more Click Here)

Physical Attacks:

  1. Drive-By (USB) Attacks:
    • Exploiting vulnerabilities by inserting infected USB drives.
    • Consequences: Malware installation or data theft when connected to a device.(for more Click Here)

Communication Interception:

  1. Eavesdropping Attacks:
    • Monitoring and intercepting communication between two parties.
    • Often occurs on unsecured networks.(for more Click Here)

Ransomware:

  1. Ransomware Attacks:
    • Encrypting files or locking systems to extort money from victims.
    • Payment demanded in cryptocurrency for decryption or restoration of access.

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