The Various types of Cyber Attacks and how to prevent them

let’s learn about various types of cyber attacks and how to prevent them. There are various types of cyber attacks with different objectives to harm your computer system and steal your information online.

malware

malwares are malicious software that are disguised in the form of any apps, games etc in your computer. These are made to harm your computer system by stealing your data, harming your files.

To prevent your computer system from malware :-

1. Do not click at suspicious links and download from unknown sources.
2. Always Update your computer and Software.
3. Install a good antivirus software and keep it updated.
4. Do not open unknown E-mails attachments.
5. Do not click at pop ups at unknown websites that tell you there is virus in your system.
6. Avoid visiting websites which is not HTTPS.

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Phishing

phishing are attempts made by hackers to steal your important information such as passwords, credit cards details. Hackers act as a trusted entity to do phishing attacks. So, this is why it is always recommended to never share your personal information online.

To prevent your computer system from Phishing:-

1. Never share your personal information at untrusted sources online. Make sure that the website is well known and legitimate where you share your personal info.
2. Never answer to calls and messages that ask for your personal information like credit card numbers, bank account numbers, passwords etc. No financial institution asks for your account information online.

Zero Day Exploits

Attackers always search for vulnerabilities and weakness in software systems that is not known by the owner for their benefits.

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Man in the Middle Attacks MitM

It is a type of cyber attack in which hackers intercept and relay the communication between two parties. eg, public wifi have risk of MitM attacks.

To prevent Man in the Middle Attacks MitM :-

1. Avoid using Public or Free Wifi services. Use only encrypted wifi networks.
2. Use strong passwords in your wifi and keep it encrypted.
3. use VPN
4. Visit only HTTPS websites and avoid using HTTP websites.

Dos attacks

Danial of service attacks means overloading a system, server by providing lot of traffic to cause disturbances to it’s functioning.

Cross Site Scripting

In cross site scripting, hackers inject malicious scripts into the code of trusted app or website.

Some other types of cyber attacks are ransomware attack, insider threats etc.