Karteikarten
Network Attacks
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- 1VirusesA type of malware that inserts its virus code to multiply itself by altering the programs and applications. The computer gets infected through the replication of malicious code. It comes in different forms to infect the system in different ways.
- 2TrojanA criminal disguises malware as a legitimate piece of software (like a program or app) or even a harmless document (like a spreadsheet) to trick users into willingly installing it on their computer.
- 3WormA type of malware that spreads copies of itself from computer to computer. It can replicate itself without any human interaction, and it does not need to attach itself to a software program in order to cause damage.
- 4MalwareThe collective name for a number of malicious software variants, including viruses, ransomware and spyware. Shorthand for malicious software, malware typically consists of code developed by cyberattackers, designed to cause extensive damage to data and systems or to gain unauthorized access to a network.
- 5RootkitsA collection of computer software, typically malicious, designed to enable access to a computer or an area of its software that is not otherwise allowed (for example, to an unauthorized user) and often masks its existence or the existence of other software.
- 6PhishingA cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data such as personally identifiable information, banking and credit card details, and passwords.
- 7Social EngineeringThe act of tricking someone into divulging information or taking action, usually through technology. The idea behind it is to take advantage of a potential victim's natural tendencies and emotional reactions.
- 8Poor network policyWhere a network does not have security rules in place for users to follow. People. Where users do not adhere to network policy.
- 9Brute force attackThe cyberattack equivalent of trying every key on your key ring, and eventually finding the right one. 5% of confirmed data breach incidents in 2017 stemmed from brute force attacks. Simple and reliable.
- 10DDoSAttacks that target websites and online services. The aim is to overwhelm them with more traffic than the server or network can accommodate.
- 11SQL InjectionA common attack vector that uses malicious SQL code for backend database manipulation to access information that was not intended to be displayed. This information may include any number of items, including sensitive company data, user lists or private customer details.