Topic: Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities (Part 1)

🧨 Common Cyberattacks

Phishing

Tricking users into giving info or clicking malicious links.

Variants:

• Spear phishing (targeted)
• Whaling (executives)
• Vishing (voice calls)
• Smishing (SMS)

Malware Family

Know the differences:

• Virus – attaches to files
• Worm – spreads automatically
• Trojan – disguised as something safe
• Ransomware – encrypts data
• Spyware – steals info
• Rootkit – hides itself deep in system
• Botnet – infected machine controlled externally