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1. Malware: Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt a computer system, such as viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware.
2. Phishing: A type of cyber attack where attackers trick individuals into providing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by posing as a legitimate entity.
3. DDoS attacks: Distributed Denial of Service attacks overwhelm a website or network with a flood of traffic, causing it to become slow or unavailable.
4. Man-in-the-middle attacks: Hackers intercept communication between two parties, allowing them to eavesdrop on sensitive information or manipulate data.
5. Social engineering: Attackers manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security, often through deception or manipulation.
6. Insider threats: Employees or individuals with access to sensitive information may intentionally or unintentionally compromise security by leaking data or engaging in malicious activities.
7. Zero-day exploits: Attackers exploit vulnerabilities in software or hardware that are unknown to the developer, allowing them to gain unauthorized access or control over a system.
8. Botnets: Networks of compromised computers controlled by a single entity, often used to carry out coordinated attacks or distribute malware.
9. Data breaches: Unauthorized access to sensitive data, such as personal information or financial records, can result in identity theft, fraud, or other forms of cybercrime.
10. Ransomware: Malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key, often resulting in financial loss and data theft.
2. Phishing: A type of cyber attack where attackers trick individuals into providing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by posing as a legitimate entity.
3. DDoS attacks: Distributed Denial of Service attacks overwhelm a website or network with a flood of traffic, causing it to become slow or unavailable.
4. Man-in-the-middle attacks: Hackers intercept communication between two parties, allowing them to eavesdrop on sensitive information or manipulate data.
5. Social engineering: Attackers manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security, often through deception or manipulation.
6. Insider threats: Employees or individuals with access to sensitive information may intentionally or unintentionally compromise security by leaking data or engaging in malicious activities.
7. Zero-day exploits: Attackers exploit vulnerabilities in software or hardware that are unknown to the developer, allowing them to gain unauthorized access or control over a system.
8. Botnets: Networks of compromised computers controlled by a single entity, often used to carry out coordinated attacks or distribute malware.
9. Data breaches: Unauthorized access to sensitive data, such as personal information or financial records, can result in identity theft, fraud, or other forms of cybercrime.
10. Ransomware: Malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key, often resulting in financial loss and data theft.
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