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Hi everyone, welcome back. Cyber security is an important area of focus. There is a whole lot of data that is being stored digitally, and this includes sensitive data that could potentially cause damage to someone or even a whole company. We will go over various attack methods that attackers may use so you can be aware of the dangers around you.
Indicators of a intrusion
There are many indicators that could signify an intrusion. Common indicators include:
- Anomalies in DNS requests
- Unusual network traffic
- Mismatched port traffic
- Anomalies in user account privileges
Virus
A virus is malicious code that is capable of replicating and typically has a negative effect on a computer. Corrupting data or altering a way a system works are a couple things that a virus can do. Viruses can come in various ways such as phishing emails or downloading software from malicious websites.
Ransomware
Malicious applications that scam and scare users. These applications encrypt files on a machine and make them unusable for the user. Attackers may then demand a ransom to decrypt the files. For example, a ransomware application could open up and tell…
