Threats and attacks
In the digital age in which we live, the internet has become an integral part of our lives. It allows us to communicate, access information, and conduct transactions online quickly and conveniently. However, along with the benefits of the internet, there are also a number of threats and attacks that can compromise our online security and privacy. In this part of this chapter, we will explore some of the most common internet threats and attacks and how to protect ourselves from them.
These would be some of them:
- Advanced persistent threats (APTs)
- Malware and viruses
- Phishing
- Spoofing
- Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks
- Ransomware
- Social engineering
We have seen some of the most common threats and attacks on the internet and how to protect ourselves from them. We will now explain each of them.
APTs
An APT refers to a type of sophisticated and prolonged cyberattack, carried out by highly skilled and organized...
