Network Security Threats

Network Security Threats

1. DDoS

2. Active Attack

   • A active attack is someone who attacks the network with malware

3. Scareware

   • malicious programs made to try scare users into downloading software

4. Spyware

   • software that enable a attacker to obtain covert information from the user

5. Viruses

   • attach to certain files. Users spread them by copying infected files and activate them by opening infected files

6. Passive Attack

7. Insider Attack

8. Worm

   • worms are like viruses but they self-replicate without any user help, meaning they can spread very quickly. they exploit weaknesses in netwokr security

9. Botnet

10. Brute Force Attack

    • A Brute Force Attack is when a attacker enters many passwords aiming to guess your password

11. Ransomware

    • encrypts all the files on a computer. The user receives a message demanding a large sum of money be paid in exchange for a decryption key

12. Trojan Horse

    • are malware disguised as legitimate software. unlike viruses and worms, trojans dont replicate themselves - users intstall them not realising they have a hidden purpose.