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Cybersecurity attacks are malicious activities aimed at compromising computer systems and digital data, with types including malware, phishing, ransomware, and denial of service attacks. The document highlights the importance of cybersecurity in protecting sensitive information and provides real-world examples of significant breaches. It concludes by emphasizing the need for proactive measures to safeguard against potential cyber threats.

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Cybersecurity attacks are malicious activities aimed at compromising computer systems and digital data, with types including malware, phishing, ransomware, and denial of service attacks. The document highlights the importance of cybersecurity in protecting sensitive information and provides real-world examples of significant breaches. It concludes by emphasizing the need for proactive measures to safeguard against potential cyber threats.

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CYBER SECURITY

ATTACKS
An Overview of Threats, Impact, and Prevention
Introduction to Cybersecurity Attacks

Definition: Cybersecurity attacks involve malicious activities aimed


at compromising or damaging computer systems, networks, or
digital data.
• Importance of Cybersecurity: With the rise in digitalization,
cybersecurity has become crucial in safeguarding sensitive information and
maintaining trust.
TYPES OF CYBER ATTACKS
• Malware: Software designed to damage or exploit systems.
• Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive data by pretending to be a
trustworthy entity.
• Ransomware: A type of malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands
payment for its release.
• Denial of Service (DoS): Attackers overwhelm a system, making it
unavailable to users.
MALWARE ATTACKS

•Examples of Malware:
•Viruses
•Worms
•Trojans
•Spyware
•Impact: Malware can cause data breaches,
•system downtime, and financial loss.
PHISHING ATTACKS
• What is Phishing?
• A method of tricking people into revealing personal information, like passwords or
credit card numbers.
• Common Forms: Emails, fake websites, or phone calls.
• Statistics: A high percentage of cyberattacks involve phishing.
RANSOMWARE ATTACKS
• How Ransomware Works:
• The attacker encrypts the victim’s files and demands a ransom.
• Famous Examples: WannaCry, Not Petya, and Ryuk.
• Impact: Financial loss, operational disruption, and reputational damage.
DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS(DOS)

•Definition: Attacks that aim to make a service or network unavailable.


•Types of DoS Attacks:
•Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
•Flooding attacks
•Impact: Service disruptions, loss of business.
MAN-IN-THE-MIDDLE ATTACKS
• What is a MitM Attack?
• The attacker intercepts communication between two parties to steal data or manipulate
information.
• Real-world Examples: Eavesdropping on public Wi-Fi, data breaches.
• Prevention: Use of encryption protocols like HTTPS and VPNs.
Real-World examples of Cyber Attacks
•Target Data Breach (2013): Hackers stole 40 million credit card
numbers from Target’s systems.
•Not Petya Ransomware (2017): A global cyberattack causing
billions in damage, attributed to state-sponsored actors.
•Yahoo Data Breach (2013-2014): Hackers stole data from over 3
billion accounts, one of the largest breaches in history.
Conclusion
• Cybersecurity is crucial to protecting personal, financial, and business data.
• Stay proactive: Regularly update software, use strong security practices, and
train employees.
• It’s not a matter of “if ” but “when” a cyberattack will occur, so always be
prepared!

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