Learn the Top 10 Most Common Types of Cybersecurity Attacks
We all know we need to protect ourselves on the internet and that cyber-attacks are happening all the time. But what exactly is happening and how can we be proactive against an attack? There are many different types of cybersecurity attacks and they have evolved over the years , so, I will provide an overview of the ten most common types of attacks and six things you can do to be more proactive with your online security. 1. Malware Malware is the most well-known type of attack and includes several types of attacks including spyware, viruses, ransomware, and worms. Malware breaches a network through a vulnerability, typically when a user clicks a suspicious link and downloads a document that contains malicious sof t ware that is instantly download ed . The code can be hidden inside legitimate software and once downloaded will wreak havoc on th...