Types of security attacks/ treat

1. Malware : short for malicious software, takes various forms, including

 Virus: Attach themselves to legitimate programs and spread when those programs
are executed
 Worms: Self-replicating programs that spread across networks without user
interaction.
 Trojan: Deceptive software that appears legitimate but performs malicious
actions.
 Ransomware: Encrypts user data and demands payment for its release.
2. Phishing and Social Engendering: Is a tactic where attackers impersonate legitimate
entities to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or
credit card numbers.
3. Denial of Service /DoS: overwhelm a system or network with excessive traffic, causing
services to become unavailable. This can lead to financial losses, downtime, and
tarnished reputation.
4. Identity Theft and Fraud: involves stealing someone’s personal information for
financial gain.
5. Password Attack: involve attempts to gain unauthorized access by exploiting weak
passwords. Attackers can use techniques like brute force and dictionary attacks to crack
passwords.
6. Man in the middle/ MitM: involve intercepting communications between two parties
without their knowledge. Attackers can eavesdrop, alter, or inject malicious content into
the communication flow.
7. Data Breaching: occurs when unauthorized parties gain access to sensitive information.
Breaches can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and reputational damage for
individuals and organizations.