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Cyber Security Threats |
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Brute-Force Attack |
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Data Interception |
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Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack |
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Hacking |
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Malware |
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Phishing |
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Pharming |
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Social Engineering |
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Accidental Damage |
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Cybersecurity threats present significant challenges for both individuals and organizations that depend on digital technology to safeguard and transmit sensitive data.
Malware, short for malicious software, refers to programs designed to harm computer systems or networks and gain unauthorized access. There are various types of malware:
The motives behind malware attacks vary, ranging from data theft to extortion or service disruption.
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Social engineering is the practice of manipulating individuals to acquire confidential information or to carry out actions that benefit the attacker.
Data could also be accidentally damaged accidentally damaged in numerous ways:
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1. What is a Brute-Force Attack? | ![]() |
2. How can data interception pose a threat to cyber security? | ![]() |
3. What is a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack and how does it impact a system? | ![]() |
4. How can individuals protect themselves from falling victim to phishing attacks? | ![]() |
5. What is Social Engineering and how can it be used as a cyber security threat? | ![]() |