Network security

Network security

1. Passive attack

   • Where a hacker monitors data travelling on a network.

2. Active attack

   • A network attack where the hacker attempts to change data or introduce malware.
   • For example: Malware
     • Software created to damage or gain illegal access to computer systems.

3. Insider attack

   • A network attack where somewhere within the organisation exploits their network access to steal information.

4. Brute force attack

   • A network attack which uses software to crack security passwords through trial and error.