Cyber Threats

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Malicious software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. Examples include viruses, worms, trojans, and spyware.

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Malware

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A deceptive attempt to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, or credit card details, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity in electronic communications.

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Phishing

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A type of malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom payment to restore access to the data.

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Ransomware

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An attack that floods a network or website with excessive traffic, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users.

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DDOs

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Manipulating people into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security, often by pretending to be someone trustworthy.

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Social Engineering

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An attack that targets a software vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor, occurring before a patch or fix is available.

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Zero Day

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Software that secretly collects information about a person or organization without their knowledge, often to track browsing habits or capture personal data.

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Spyware

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A type of software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material, often in the form of pop-ups, potentially slowing down systems and leading to unwanted ads.

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Adware

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A network of infected computers, controlled remotely by an attacker, often used to launch large-scale attacks such as DDoS.

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Botnet

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An attack where a malicious actor secretly intercepts and possibly alters the communication between two parties who believe they are directly communicating with each other.

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Man in the middle