blessnathan01
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2 years ago Cyber threats
- Malicious software (malware): including viruses, worms, RATs (Remote access Trojans), ransomware, botnet software, rootkits and bootkits, spyware, and trojans.
- Cryptojacking: installs illicit cryptocurrency mining software
- Formjacking: inserts malicious code into online forms
- Backdoors: allow remote access
- DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks: flood systems, servers, and networks with traffic to knock them offline
- DNS (Domain Name System) poisoning attacks: compromise the DNS to redirect traffic to malicious sites.
Introduction to Cyber security
Cyber security definition
Cyber security is defined as the application of technologies, controls, and processes to protect systems, networks, programs, data, and devices from cyber attacks. Its objective is to minimize the risk of cyber-attacks and protect against unauthorized exploitation of systems, technologies, and networks. (Source: IT governance)
Who needs cyber security?
Everyone who is connected to the internet needs cyber security because most cyber attackers are automated and aim to exploit common vulnerabilities rather than specific websites.