Top 5 Cyber Threats You Should Know
With the widespread use of the internet, cybersecurity issues have become increasingly serious. Below are five common cyber threats that knowing about them can help you better protect yourself:
1. Viruses and Malware - Viruses and malware are among the most common cyber threats. They spread through email attachments, downloaded files, or infected websites. Once infected, they may steal your personal information or damage files.
2. Phishing - Phishing attacks trick users into entering personal information such as accounts, passwords, or credit card numbers by impersonating trusted websites or emails. This information can be used by hackers for identity theft or financial fraud.
3. Ransomware - Ransomware encrypts your files and demands payment to unlock them. They typically spread through email attachments or malicious websites. Even if you pay the ransom, there is no guarantee your files will be restored.
4. Denial of Service Attacks (DDoS) - Denial of service attacks overwhelm a target website with massive traffic, making it unable to function properly. Such attacks are often used to disrupt the normal operations of companies or organizations.
5. Man-in-the-Middle Attacks (MITM) - Man-in-the-middle attacks occur when an attacker intercepts and alters communication data, typically in insecure network environments (such as public Wi-Fi). Attackers may steal sensitive information or tamper with data.
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