AMONG THESE WE CAN FIND:
MALWARE
Malware, is software created by cyber criminals or hackers for the purpose of damaging or causing a user's computer to malfunction, with the aim of financial gain.
It can be via e-mail attachments or downloads.
The main types of malware are:
- Virus: is a programme that spreads throughout a computer system. With its ability to replicate itself, it attaches itself to a clean file, infecting it with its malicious code.
- Trojan: is a type of malware disguised as legitimate software. It can cause damage or collect data.
- Spyware: is a programme that secretly records. the user's actions and is often used to capture credit card data.
- Ransomware: malware that blocks access to files and data, and is then released upon payment of a ransom.
PHISHING
An attack by sending e-mails that appear to come from secure sources, requesting sensitive information. Phishing attacks usually aim to induce users to provide credit card data or other personal information. They can also be sent via social or instant messaging programmes.
MAN-IN-THE-MIDDLE
This is a cyber threat based on the interception of communications between two people for the purpose of stealing data. For example, on an unsecured Wi-Fi network.
DENIAL OF SERVICE
By overloading networks and servers with excessive traffic, cyber criminals prevent a computer system from fulfilling legitimate requests. This renders the system unusable.
