Cyber Security: Understanding Threats and Protections 🔒

Anne's Shopping Experience

• Anne frequently shops on ShoppingCart.com
• Her details like email, address, and credit card are saved on the website.
• Received an email about a special discount voucher, prompting her to provide account credentials.
• The email was fake, leading to unauthorized access and money theft.
• This incident is an example of a cyber attack by a hacker.

Cyber Security

• Cyber security: Techniques to secure digital components, networks, data, and computer systems from unauthorized access.

Types of Cyber Attacks

1. Malware Attack
   • Examples: Trojan, Adware, Spyware.
   • Infection from suspicious attachments.
2. Phishing Attack
   • Fraudulent emails from legitimate-looking sources to steal sensitive data.
3. Man-in-the-Middle Attack
   • Hacker intercepts communication between the device and server by taking over the client’s IP address.
   • Common on unsecured Wi-Fi networks and through malware.
4. Password Attack
   • Guessing passwords using common combinations or brute force.

Cyber Security Practices

• Firewall
  • Virtual wall filtering incoming and outgoing traffic.
  • Can be software or hardware.
• Honeypots
  • Dummy systems that attract attackers to protect real systems.
• Other Measures
  • Using unique alphanumeric passwords.
  • Installing antivirus software.
  • Avoiding emails from unknown senders.

Cyber Attacks on Organizations

• Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
  • Prolonged access to networks to gain confidential information.
• Denial of Service (DoS) Attack
  • Flooding networks with traffic, blocking legitimate requests.
  • Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS): Using multiple systems.
• SQL Injection Attack
  • Manipulating SQL queries to view, edit, and delete database information.

Career in Cyber Security

• Ethical Hacker: Identifies vulnerabilities similar to a hacker but resolves them for protection.
• Security Architect: Designs robust security structures.
• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Ensures overall safety of enterprise information.

Question for Viewers

• Type of attack where the hacker’s system takes over the client’s IP address?
  • Options: A. DDoS Attack B. Man-in-the-Middle Attack C. Phishing Attack D. Password Attack
  • Leave answers in the comments; three winners will get Amazon vouchers.

Future of Cyber Security

• Increase in global digital data predicts a rise in cyber attacks.
• Organizations will need certified professionals to prevent attacks.
• Cyber security is a lucrative career choice.

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