Cyber Attack Methods & Threats
Phishing & Social Engineering
Deceptive techniques used to trick users into revealing sensitive information through fake emails, websites, and messages.
Ransomware Attacks
Malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption, causing massive business disruption.
DDoS Attacks
Distributed Denial of Service attacks that overwhelm servers with traffic to make websites and services unavailable.
Malware & Viruses
Malicious software designed to damage, disable, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems and data.
SQL Injection
Web security vulnerability allowing attackers to interfere with database queries and access sensitive information.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Injection attacks that insert malicious scripts into trusted websites to steal user data and hijack sessions.
Insider Threats
Security risks posed by people within the organization who have authorized access to company data and systems.
Mobile Device Attacks
Malicious apps and attacks specifically targeting smartphones and tablets to steal personal data.
Cloud Security Breaches
Attacks targeting cloud infrastructure and services, exploiting misconfigurations and weak access controls.
Supply Chain Attacks
Sophisticated attacks targeting software supply chains to compromise multiple organizations through trusted vendors.
Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)
Long-term, stealthy cyber attacks designed to maintain persistent access to target networks for espionage.
Credit Card Skimming
Physical and digital attacks that steal credit card information from ATMs, point-of-sale systems, and online forms.
Gaming Platform Attacks
Attacks targeting gaming accounts, virtual assets, and gaming platforms to steal credentials and in-game currency.