Seven Common Types of CyberSecurity Threats

CyberSecurity here are seven common types of security threats that could impact your website

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1. Malware: Malicious software such as viruses, worms, or trojans can infect your website, leading to data breaches, website defacement, or even spreading malware to visitors.

2. SQL Injection: Attackers can exploit vulnerabilities in your website’s database queries, allowing them to execute arbitrary SQL commands to manipulate or steal data.

3. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): XSS attacks occur when attackers inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. These scripts can steal user data or manipulate website content.

4. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): This type of attack tricks a user into performing actions they didn’t intend to by exploiting their authenticated session with a website.

5. DDoS Attacks: Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks overwhelm your website’s server with traffic, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users.

6. Brute Force Attacks: Attackers use automated tools to guess passwords or encryption keys through trial and error, eventually gaining unauthorized access.

7. Phishing: Cybercriminals create fake versions of your website or send deceptive messages to trick users into revealing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers.

Protecting against these threats requires a combination of secure coding practices, regular updates, and the use of security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption.

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