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Common types of cybersecurity threats

By kamran | At April 8, 2019

Apr 08 2019

Common types of cybersecurity threats

Ransomware

Ransomware is one of the rapidly growing cybersecurity threat and a form of malware. Ransomware demands for a large payment or ransom after encrypting the victim to files, system, and networks. They get control over the network and ask for a ransom, and the recovery of every file is not guaranteed.

Phishing

These days Phishing attacks are on the rise. This is one of the easiest ways to get access to a network or system. The phishing attacks are impossible to differentiate from genuine emails, text messages or phone calls. The attacker can get access to a system after the victim clicks on the email, message or call.

Malware

Malware is a broad term which has several types which includes ransomware, Trojan, worms, viruses, spyware, social engineering and much more. The time is used to describe a program that intends to harm a system or file.

Social engineering

Social engineering is a trick that is used by the attackers to betray and get control over the victim system or network. The attacker sends various scam messages and links to the victim, and when the victim clicks on the malicious link, it becomes possible for the attacker to get access to a network or system.

Outdated software

One of the methods used by cybercriminals to get access to a system is by using obsolete software. Outdated software is an open opportunity for the cybercriminals to use these vulnerabilities as they get access to the whole network.

Vulnerabilities in web applications and network

Cybercriminals work several months on a system or network to identify different weaknesses to exploit it. Such activities are carried by automated attacks which can affect anyone anywhere.

How to protect against cybersecurity attacks

There are various ways and technology available to defend against cyber attacks. One of the best ways to reduce the effect of the cyber attack is through building a strong foundation within an organization on which the cybersecurity technology should be developed.

Using different cybersecurity solutions is also the best way to protect against cyber attacks. The answers provided by different developers may be 100% compatible with the current IT infrastructure. Problems arise when various cybersecurity solutions are added to the system from different manufacture.

Technology gap and generation gap are also used by the attackers to attack a system, so the best way to avoid such attack is to keep your software updated and keep on updating the systems.

Written by kamran · Categorized: Cyber security news, Cyber security threats

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