TYPES OF CYBER ATTACKS
1️⃣ Malware Attack
Malicious software like:
Virus
Trojan
Spyware
Worm
Impact:
Data theft
System damage
Slow performance
Prevention:
Install antivirus
Avoid unknown downloads
2️⃣ Ransomware Attack
Locks your files and demands money.
Impact:
Business shutdown
Data loss
Prevention:
Regular backups
Disable suspicious attachments
3️⃣ DDoS Attack (Distributed Denial of Service)
Floods website with traffic to crash it.
Target:
Banks
Government websites
E-commerce
Prevention:
Firewall
Cloud protection services
4️⃣ SQL Injection Attack
Attacker inserts malicious code in website forms to steal database data.
Prevention (For Website Owners):
Use prepared statements
Validate user input
5️⃣ Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)
Attacker secretly intercepts communication.
Common on public WiFi.
Prevention:
Avoid public WiFi for banking
Use HTTPS
6️⃣ Password Attack
Includes:
Brute force
Credential stuffing
Prevention:
Strong passwords
2FA
Login attempt limits
7️⃣ Zero-Day Attack
Exploits unknown software vulnerability.
Prevention:
Keep software updated
8️⃣ Insider Threat
Employee misuses company access.
Prevention:
Limit access
Monitor activity
9️⃣ AI / Deepfake Attack
Uses AI voice or video to impersonate:
CEO
Family member
Government official
Prevention:
Always verify by second communication method