Network Security Threats

Network Security Threats

1. Brute Force Attacks

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

2. DDoS

   • Distributed Network Attacks are often referred to as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. This type of attack takes advantage of the specific capacity limits that apply to any network resources

3. Virus

   • A computer virus is a malicious piece of computer code designed to spread from device to device

4. Phishing

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

5. Worm

   • A computer worm is a type of malware that spreads copies of itself from computer to computer. A worm can replicate itself without any human interaction, and it does not need to attach itself to a software program in order to cause damage.

6. Trojan Horse

   • A Trojan horse or Trojan 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

7. Spyware

   • Software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive.