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Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack
DDoS attacks are among the most common forms of cyberattack. They often make use of networks (botnets) of devices (bots) that have been compromised by malware — placing them under the control of the bad actor. The attacker instructs every bot to ...
Cyber Physical Attacks
A security breach in cyberspace that impacts on the physical environment. A malicious user can take control of the computing or communication components of water pumps, transportation, pipeline valves, etc., and cause damage to property and put lives ...
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
A man-in-the-middle attack requires three players. There’s the victim, the entity with which the victim is trying to communicate, and the “man in the middle,” who’s intercepting the victim’s communications. Critical to the scenario is that the victim ...
Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attack
A denial-of-service attack restricts access to a computer or network in order to prevent intended users from using it. DoS attacks have become one of the go-to tools hackers employ in order to disturb the normal operation of computer-based services. ...
Anti-Malware
Malware is any kind of malicious software that harms computers. Viruses, trojan horses, and ransomware are all examples of malware. DDoS attacks have many different purposes and can be used for anything from extortion to surveillance of an area. They ...