COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A HACKER
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home-based attacks
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network-based attacks
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international-based attacks
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social engineering attacks
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Detailed explanation-1: -Malware. Phishing. SQL Injection Attack. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Detailed explanation-2: -Malware is the most common type of cyberattack, mostly because this term encompasses many subsets such as ransomware, trojans, spyware, viruses, worms, keyloggers, bots, cryptojacking, and any other type of malware attack that leverages software in a malicious way.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are two main types of network attacks: passive and active. In passive network attacks, malicious parties gain unauthorized access to networks, monitor, and steal private data without making any alterations. Active network attacks involve modifying, encrypting, or damaging data.
Detailed explanation-4: -Remote file inclusion (RFI) is an attack targeting vulnerabilities in web applications that dynamically reference external scripts. The perpetrator’s goal is to exploit the referencing function in an application to upload malware (e.g., backdoor shells) from a remote URL located within a different domain.