Network Security Threats

Network Security Threats

1. DDoS

   • Attacks target websites and online services. The aim is to overwhelm them with more traffic than the server or network can accommodate.

2. Virus

   • Are programmed to harm your computer by damaging programs, deleting files, or reformatting the hard drive.

3. Brute force attack

   • Gaining unauthorised access to a network by using a computer programme to try all possible password combinations until the correct password is found

4. Spyware

   • Gathers your personal information and relays it to advertisers, data firms, or external users.

5. Trojan horse

   • Is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software. Trojans can be employed by cyber-thieves and hackers trying to gain access to users' systems

6. Worm

   • can modify and delete files, and they can even inject additional malicious software onto a computer.

7. Phishing

   • is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers.

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