Network security Threats

Network security Threats

1. DDoS

   • Is a attack what a user sends a lot of bot request to a server at the same time so it shut down the server.

2. Active Attack

   • The hacker attempts to change data or introduce malware to the computer system.

3. Scareware

   • The attack is when some website pops up by telling you that you have something such as a virus so that you click on it and it will add viruses to you pc.

4. Spyware

   • A type of malware which secretly monitors and records user actions

5. Worm

   • A type of malware which replicates itself.

6. Passive Attack

   • Someone monitors data traffic using network monitoring software/hardware to intercept sensitive data.

7. Botnet

   • Are bots which help to send out DDoS

8. Ransomware

   • Is a malware which locks you computer from using anything until you pay a certain amount of money.

9. Trojan Horse

   • A virus disguised inside a helpful or useless data package.

10. Virus

    • A virus works by downloading some bad or fake software. When it gets into your pc it replicates it-self and changes how the computer works.