5 Most Common Types of Cyber Threats You Need to Know

Cyber ​​threats seem relentless and are becoming more dangerous by the day. While the internet presents users with a lot of information and services, it also includes several risks. Cyber ​​attacks are increasing in sophistication and volume, with many cybercriminals using a combination of different types of attacks to achieve a single goal.

Although the list of potential threats is extensive, below you will see the most common security threats to look for.

1. Malware

An abbreviation for “malicious software,” malware is presented in many ways and can cause serious damage to a computer or a corporate network. There are several forms of malware, from viruses and worms to Trojans and beyond. Malware is often seen as a broad term that refers to any software designed to harm a computer, server, or network.

Antivirus software is the best-known product for protecting your personal devices from malware and is a great start for preventing potential threats. While for companies, protecting your endpoint is essential to quickly detect, prevent, and correct advanced threats to your business.

2. Computer Worm:

The distinguishing feature of a worm is that it can self-replicate and does not require human interaction to create copies and spread quickly and in large volume. Most worms are spread by tricking Internet users and are designed to exploit known security holes in the software.

Because many employees use their Smartphones and notebook for work-related tasks when they are not within the perimeter of their corporate firewall, companies are at high risk for possible worms.

If a machine is infected, the worm can: corrupt files, steal sensitive data, install a backdoor that provides cybercriminals with access to your computer, or modify system settings to make your machine more vulnerable.

3. Spam:

Spam refers to unsolicited messages in your email inbox. From the sender's point of view, spam is a great way to get your message across efficiently and economically. While spam is generally considered to be harmless, some may include links that will install malicious software on your computer if the recipient clicks on it.

How to recognize malicious spam? First, if you don't recognize the return address, don't open it. In addition, if the email address in a generic way, ie “Dear customer”, “Hello,” etc., do not participate. Be aware of the embedded links and make sure they have unique URLs by hovering over them to see which page they want to direct you to and whether the destination URL matches the expected destination site.

4. Phishing

Created by cybercriminals who try to request confidential or private information, phishing scams tend to be the starting point for almost all successful cyber attacks. Phishing scams can disguise themselves in a variety of ways, whether as a bank or a common web service, for the sole purpose of attracting you by clicking on links and requesting verification of account details, personal information, or passwords.

Many people still associate phishing with email, but that threat has evolved beyond their inbox. Hackers are now employing text messages, phone calls, fake apps, and social media tests to trick an unconscious victim.

5. Botnet:

Botnet malware is a network of computers that have been hijacked or compromised, giving hackers the ability to control infected computers or mobile devices remotely.  When malware is released on your computer or mobile device, it recruits your infected device into a botnet, and the hacker can now control your device and access all of your data in the background without your knowledge.

A botnet can consist of ten computers or hundreds of thousands. When bots come together they are a force to be reckoned with. If a botnet reaches the corporate website, it can make millions of requests at the same time overloading the servers, disabling the website, reducing web traffic, or affecting performance.

As many companies know, a website that is offline or long overdue can be very expensive, resulting in loss of customers or impaired reputation.

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