Cyber Security Concepts

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What are the main threats posed in cyber security?

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Brute-force attacks, Data interception & theft, DDoS attack, IoT Attacks, Hacking, Malware, Pharming, Phishing, Social engineering.

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What is a brute-force attack?

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A brute-force attack works by an attacker repeatedly trying multiple combinations of a user's password to gain unauthorized access to their accounts or devices.

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What is a dictionary attack?

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A dictionary attack is a method that tries popular words or phrases for passwords to guess the password as quickly as possible.

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What is data interception and theft?

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Data interception and theft occurs when hackers compromise usernames, passwords, and other sensitive data, often using devices like packet sniffers.

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What is a DDoS attack?

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A Distributed Denial of Service Attack (DDoS) is a large-scale, coordinated attack designed to slow down a server to the point of it becoming unusable.

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What are the consequences of a DDoS attack?

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Companies can lose money, face reputational damage, and be unable to carry out daily operations.

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What are IoT attacks?

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IoT attacks target vulnerabilities in internet-connected devices, leading to data breaches, device control, and botnet formation.

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What is malware?

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Malware is malicious software created to cause harm to a computer system, including viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, and ransomware.

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What is pharming?

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Pharming is redirecting a user from a legitimate website to a fake one to trick them into entering sensitive information.

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What is phishing?

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Phishing involves sending fraudulent emails or SMS to gain access to personal details by pretending to be a reputable source.