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A Brute Force Attack is a cryptographic hack that uses trial and error to guess login credentials, encryption keys, or hidden web pages. Instead of looking for a specific vulnerability in a system's code, the attacker simply tries every possible combination of characters until they find the right one. Think…
A dictionary attack is a method used by hackers to break into password-protected accounts by systematically entering every word in a predefined list (a "dictionary") until the correct password is found. Unlike a brute-force attack, which tries every possible combination of characters (aaaa, aaab, aaac…), a dictionary attack is more…
In cybersecurity, a Wiper is a class of malware whose primary objective is to permanently destroy or erase data from a victim's system. Unlike most malware that seeks to steal data (Spyware) or hold it for ransom (Ransomware), Wipers are purely destructive. They often target critical system files, the Master…
A Denial-of-Service or DoS attack is a type of cyberattack where a perpetrator attempts to make a single machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users. The main objective is to disrupt the service such as a website or application by overloading it with traffic or exhausting its resources,…
A Distributed Denial-of-Service or DDoS attack is a malicious cyberattack. It attempts to make an online service, like a website or application, unavailable to its intended, legitimate users. It achieves this by overwhelming the target's server, network, or resources with a massive flood of illegitimate traffic coming from multiple, distributed…
Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that prevents you from accessing your computer files, systems, or network and then demands a ransom payment for their return. It is one of the most damaging and disruptive forms of cyber attack today, often leading to significant financial losses and operational…
A Malware (a contraction of malicious software) is a blanket term for any software or code intentionally designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system, network, or data. Cyber criminals use malware to achieve various harmful goals, typically for financial gain, but also for espionage, sabotage,…
Trojan Horse is a type of malware or malicious software. It that disguises itself as a legitimate, useful, or harmless program to trick a user into installing it. Its name comes directly from the ancient Greek myth of the wooden horse. The Greeks utilized the wooden horse to sneak into…
Honey trapping is a form of deception and manipulation where a romantic or sexual relationship is used as bait. The objective is to extract information, money, or favors from a target, or to compromise and blackmail them. The term "honey trap" essentially means a strategy where an attractive person (the…
A scammer defrauds or tricks people into giving up items of value usually money or personal information through deceptive schemes and lies known as scams. Key Characteristics of a Scammer Deception and Fraud: They use dishonest methods to manipulate and trick their victims. False Identity: They often pose as trustworthy…
