Cyber Security: Ten Topics Everyone Should Know
November 30th, 2022 by Function4
There are many tools and topics that everyone should know about cyber security, and we will be sharing details about them in this article. Here are ten topics everyone should know about cyber security:
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Business Email Compromise (BEC)
BEC is a form of Phishing, which is a cyber-attack that uses different fraudulent websites and emails to trick victims into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or banking details. This type of attack is becoming increasingly common as hackers become more sophisticated in their methods.
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Malware
Malware is a term used to describe malicious software, such as viruses, worms, and Trojans. This software can be installed on your computer without your knowledge and can be used to damage your system or steal your personal information.
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Ransomware
Ransomware is a malware type that encrypts the files you have and demands you to pay a ransom for decrypting them. This type of attack can be particularly damaging, as it may prevent you from accessing important files or data.
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Social engineering
Social engineering is a type of attack that relies on tricking victims into revealing sensitive information. This can be done over the phone, through email, or in person. Hackers may pretend to be from a legitimate organization, such as your bank, and try to trick you into revealing your login details.
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Denial of service (DoS) attacks
The DoS or denial of service attack attempts in making computers or networks unavailable to their users. This can be done by overwhelming the target with traffic or requests, preventing it from being able to respond to legitimate requests. DoS attacks can be particularly damaging, as they can prevent businesses from operating normally.
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Endpoint Protection (EPP)
Endpoint protection (EPP) is a term encompassing multiple technologies and/or processes that secure an organization's endpoints (e.g., servers, laptops and desktops, and mobile devices) and protects them against viruses, malware, and other threats. Antivirus or anti-malware software, for example, can be included in endpoint protection.
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Dark Web
Broadly speaking, the dark web is an entire secret internet that cannot be found via normal routes, such as search engines. It operates beneath the surface and is usually only accessible via tools like Tor. Criminals often use the dark web to conduct business. This is where stolen credentials, Social Security numbers, personal data, hacking tools, and other illegal information is bought and sold by cybercriminals.
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Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks
MitM stands for man-in-the-middle (MitM). It is a type of attack where the attacker intercepts communication between two parties. This can be done by spoofing the IP address of one party and redirecting the traffic to the attacker's computer. The attacker can then read, modify or delete the data before it is sent to the other party.
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Session hijacking
Session hijacking is a type of attack that allows an attacker to take over active sessions. This can be done by stealing the victim's session ID, which is typically transmitted in a cookie. Once the attacker has the session ID, they can access the account or system as if they were the victim.
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Password attacks
Password attacks are a type of attack that uses brute force or dictionary attacks to guess passwords. This can be done by using a program that automatically tries to log in to an account with a different username and password combinations. Password attacks can be used to gain access to accounts or systems or to decrypt encrypted data.
These are just some of the many topics related to cyber security. By understanding these topics, you can help protect yourself and your business from potential cyber-attacks.
There are many topics that you should be aware of when it comes to cyber security because there is so much going on in this area. Organizations have finally realized the impact that cyber security has on their operations and are making more of an effort to understand the many intricacies that enter the world of cyber security.
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