Network Security Threats:

Network Security Threats:

1. DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service

   • Where a user sends a lot of requests to the server, crashing it

2. Scareware

   • Where a user gets a message saying they've got a virus, but if clicked, will install malware
     • Don't open untrusted emails or messages

3. Active attack

   • Where a hacker tries to intercept data while it is being sent and interrupt it's route

4. Spyware

   • Software which spies on your device

5. Viruses

   • Malware which infects your device

6. Passive attack

   • Where a device is isolated and can't access others or communicate with them

7. Worm

   • A standalone malware that reproduces and replicates itself to get to other devices

8. Botnet

   • A network of private devices infected with malicious software controlled as a group without the owners' knowledge

9. Insider attack

   • Someone working inside of a place and is sending sensitive data out
     • Make sure emails, etc, are checked for the data that is being sent in or out by someone

10. Brute force attack

    • Hackers keep trying different passwords
      • Put a lock on it so if the hackers get it wrong a couple of times, it locks them out

11. Ransomware

    • Where a hacker locks your device and makes you pay to unlock it

12. Trojan horse

    • Malware pretending to be something good, hiding it's intentions
      • Check links and don't download random programs