network security threats

network security threats

1. ddos attack

   • make an online service unavailale by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources

2. brute force attacks

   • a server or person trying random numbers or letters to get into someone elses account

3. computer virus

   • a virus is a piece of code which is capable of copying itself

4. phishing

   • the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies

5. spyware

   • software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities

6. trojan horse

   • a program designed to breach the security of a computer system

7. computer worm

   • A computer worm is a type of malware that spreads copies of itself from computer

8. sql injection

   • sQL injection is a computer attack in which malicious code is embedded in a poorly-designed application