Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and common, making it more important than ever to be aware of the different types of attacks and how to protect yourself. Here are 13 of the most common types of cyber attacks:
Malware is malicious software that can be installed on your computer or device without your knowledge or consent. It can damage your files, steal your personal information, or take control of your system.
Phishing attacks involve sending fraudulent emails or text messages that appear to be from a legitimate source, such as a bank or credit card company. The goal is to trick you into revealing sensitive information, such as your login credentials or Social Security number.
MITM attacks occur when an attacker intercepts communication between two parties and poses as one of them. This can allow them to steal data or even redirect you to a malicious website.
DoS and DDoS attacks attempt to overwhelm a website or server with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users.
SQL injection attacks exploit vulnerabilities in web applications to steal data or inject malicious code.
A zero-day attack is a type of cyber attack that exploits a vulnerability in software that the software vendor is not aware of. Zero-day attacks can be very dangerous, as there is no patch available to fix the vulnerability.
DNS tunneling is a technique that can be used to bypass security filters by hiding malicious traffic within legitimate DNS traffic.
A password attack is an attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network by guessing or cracking a user's password. Password attacks can be carried out using a variety of methods, such as brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, and rainbow table attacks.
A drive-by attack is a type of malware attack that occurs when a user visits a malicious website. The malicious website may contain code that can exploit vulnerabilities in the user's browser or operating system and install malware on the user's computer without their knowledge.
IoT-based attacks target devices connected to the internet of things (IoT), such as smart home devices and industrial control systems. These attacks can be used to take control of devices, steal data, or launch attacks against other systems.
Cryptojacking is a type of attack that uses the victim's device to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge or consent. Cryptojacking attacks can slow down the victim's device and increase their energy costs.
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands a ransom payment in order to decrypt it. Ransomware attacks can be very costly and disruptive for businesses and individuals.