Track The Threat

Cyber Threats Revealed: Know the threats

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  Malware

  A software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

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  Phishing

  A fraudulent practice of sending e-messages in order to induce individuals to reveal confidential information, such as passwords.

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  Spoofing

  An act of disguising a communication or identity so that it appears to be associated with a trusted, authorized source.

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  Backdoor Trojan

  A malicious software program designed to grant unwanted access for a remote attack.

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  Ransomware

  A malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.

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  Password attacks

  A cybersecurity threat where an attacker attempts to gain unauthorized access to a system or network by cracking a user’s password.

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  Internet of Things attack

  A cyber attack that targets the vulnerabilities of smart devices and applications connected to the internet, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access, steal data or cause damage to the devices.

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  Cryptojacking

  A cyber attack that involves the unauthorized use of people's devices (computers, smartphones, tablets, or even servers) by cybercriminals to mine for cryptocurrency.

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  Drive-by download

  A cyber attack where malicious software is automatically downloaded to a user's device without their consent when they visit a malicious website.

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  Denial-of-service attack

  A cyber attack meant to shut down a machine or network, making it inaccessible to its intended users.