Cyber Security

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 that individual's device or spread to other connected devices.   Complet ing  some basic  cybersecurity training cour