In an already dangerous cyber world, there are different types of attacks that can occur. Some of the important types are as follows:
1. Phishing
Phishing is a common form of cyberattack. In this, cybercriminals steal confidential information from users through fake emails, websites, or messages. Such emails often appear to come from banks, credit card companies, or other reputable organizations. Phishing attacks are often carried out in very simple ways, but their impact is huge.
2. Malware
Malware is malicious software that gains unauthorized access to a computer system and disrupts its functioning. It includes viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware . These attacks are designed to infiltrate a computer system and steal data, destroy data, or disrupt system performance.
3. Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data on a computer and demands a ransom to get the data back. Ransomware attacks are extremely dangerous because they can lead to the loss of important business information. Often, attackers demand a large sum of money to get the data back , causing financial losses to the business.
4. DDoS attacks
Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are designed to temporarily shut down a website or server. In these attacks, hackers use multiple tools simultaneously to slow down the system, which can cause delays or even complete shutdown of the website or service.
5. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attacks
MITM attacks are when cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to a communication between two parties and steal or modify information. These attacks are particularly common on public Wi-Fi networks, where hackers can eavesdrop on the communication and steal sensitive information.
