1. Phishing Attacks
- Cybercriminals use deceptive emails, messages, or websites to trick users into revealing sensitive information.
- Often disguised as legitimate communication from trusted sources.
- Can lead to credential theft, financial loss, and data breaches.
2. Ransomware Attacks
- Malicious software encrypts company data, demanding a ransom for decryption.
- Can cripple business operations, resulting in downtime and data loss.
- Often delivered through phishing emails or compromised websites.
3. Malware Infections
- Includes viruses, worms, Trojans, and spyware that infiltrate systems.
- Can corrupt files, steal data, or provide remote control to attackers.
- Spread through malicious downloads, infected USB drives, or compromised networks.
4. Insider Threats
- Employees or contractors who intentionally or unintentionally compromise data.
- Can stem from disgruntled employees, human error, or misuse of access privileges.
- Difficult to detect due to authorized access to systems.
5. Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attacks
- Attackers flood a website or network with excessive traffic, causing outages.
- Aimed at disrupting normal business operations and making services unavailable.
- Often conducted using botnets or compromised devices.
6. Social Engineering
- Manipulation techniques that exploit human psychology to gain access to sensitive information.
- Includes tactics like pretexting, baiting, and tailgating.
- Often used to bypass security protocols through personal interaction.
7. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
- Prolonged, targeted attacks where hackers remain in a system undetected for long periods.
- Aimed at stealing sensitive data rather than causing immediate disruption.
- Usually involves sophisticated tactics, including spear-phishing and zero-day exploits.
8. Zero-Day Exploits
- Attacks that take advantage of unknown vulnerabilities in software.
- Can cause significant damage as no patch or fix is available when the attack occurs.
- Often used in highly targeted attacks against specific systems.
9. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks
- Attackers intercept and alter communications between two parties without their knowledge.
- Can steal login credentials, financial information, or sensitive data.
- Commonly occur over unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
10. Data Breaches
- Unauthorized access and exposure of sensitive company data.
- Can result from hacking, poor security practices, or insider threats.
- Leads to legal issues, financial loss, and reputational damage.
11. Credential Stuffing
- Attackers use stolen login credentials from previous data breaches to gain access to other accounts.
- Takes advantage of weak password practices and password reuse.
- Can compromise multiple accounts if similar credentials are used.
12. Supply Chain Attacks
- Attackers infiltrate a company's systems through third-party vendors or partners.
- Often difficult to detect due to indirect entry points.
- Can compromise data and disrupt services by exploiting trusted connections.
13. IoT Vulnerabilities
- Connected devices that lack proper security configurations are easy targets.
- Attackers exploit weak or default passwords to gain control.
- Can serve as entry points for larger attacks on the network.
14. Cloud Security Risks
- Misconfigured cloud settings can expose data to unauthorized access.
- Insecure APIs and lack of encryption can lead to data leaks.
- Shared responsibility between providers and users can create security gaps.
