Advanced persistent threat (APT) is a broad term used to describe an attack in which an intruder or team of intruders gains a long-term presence on a network, usually with the goal of stealing sensitive data. The targets of these attacks are carefully selected and investigated and often invol...
In smurf attacks, a large number of spoofed ICMP traffic is sent to the target router’s broadcast address, whereas a fraggle attack sends spoofed UDP traffic to a router’s broadcast IP address. The goals of both the attacks are same-to make the network inoperable. Prevention:Configure your...
Rootkit.Unlike other malware, a rootkit is a collection of software tools used to open a backdoor on a victim's device. That enables the attacker to install additional malware, such as ransomware and keyloggers, or to gain remote access to and control of other devices on the network. To a...
(MITM) attackoccurs when cybercriminals intercept and alter network traffic flowing between IT systems. The MITM attack impersonates both senders and receivers on the network. It aims to trick both into sending unencrypted data that the attacker intercepts and can use for further attacks or ...
The U.S. National Security Agency and the U.K.’s NCSC have issued a warning to raise awareness and provide guidelines on how to protect against these attacks. Some of the recommended measures include using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, updating network and device securit...
Detection And Prevention Of Types Of Attacks Using Machine Learning Techniques In Cognitive Radio NetworksY Sudha
A botnet is a group of computers or Internet of Things (IoT) that have been hacked and are controlled by the offender. They are often used to launch DDoS attacks. A botnet is a network of computers or the Internet of Things (IoT) that have been hacked and are controlled by the attacke...
Over the years, the types of threats in network security have grown more complex. Advanced persistent threats (APTs) use sophisticated means to gain unauthorized network access and then compromise sensitive data and network performance. Powerful algorithms have made “brute force” attacks more viable...
Mitigating Network Security Threats Prevention is the best strategy for dealing with cybersecurity threats. Ransomware, DDoS attacks, and malware can damage your network in a matter of seconds, so the best policy is to protect against these issues. However, hackers find new methods and ...
5. Man-in-the-middle attacks When users log in to a cryptocurrency account in a public location, scammers can steal their private, sensitive information. A scammer can intercept any information sent over a public network, including passwords, cryptocurrency wallet keys and account information. ...