- Malware
- Phishing
- Password Attack
- Ddos ( Distributor Denial of Service)
- Man In The Middle
- WAP ( Wireless access Point)
- Drive by Download
- Malvertising
- Rogue Software
MALWARE:- Is a code of miscellaneous intent having intend to steal data and cause damage to computer.
To Prevent-Beware of Suspicious links,up Date firewall & Update operating systems.
PHISHING:- It is a email request for personal/ Business data from third party to steal data.
To Prevent-Awareness towards specious emails.
Password Attack:-Is attempt to obtain or decrypt a user password for illegal use.
To Prevent-Usage of Alfa numeric and special character , Encryption of password.
Ddos ( Distributor Denial of Service):- Is flooding of the network by multiple network which result to overloading of site.
To Prevent-Traffic Analysis, Traffic Control & Recovery Management.
Man In Middle:- It states to online information exchange between end user and entity with the help of middle man. The loss of information during processing is called Man in middle attack.
WAP ( Wireless access Point):-The loss of information due to use of unsecured network is called WAP attack.
To Prevent- Always check for security of the connection
& Invest in VPN ( Virtual Private Network).
Drive By Download:-The injection of virus by downloading of virus due to non safe surfing of internet.
To Prevent- Safe search.
Malvertising:- Refers to the security intelligence towards criminally controlled advertisement which redirects us to the malware address.
To Prevent- Ad Blocker,Regular software update & Use of secure browsers for surfing.
Rogue Software:-It is a form of miscellaneous software which manipulate users to believe user that their is virus in their system and need to pay for removal of malware.
To Prevent-Update firewall,Use of effective antivirus & General distrust.
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