Cybercriminals can employ many methods to harm you. These malicious actors can use network security threats to exploit your network’s attack vectors or vulnerabilities. Networking threats come in different forms, but they all target a similar end goal: accessing your system to steal your data.
To protect yourself against cyberattacks, you must learn the possible threats to your network and how you can protect yourself against them. In this article, I’ll show you 8 different cyberattacks and some robust protection measures. Let’s dive right in!
8 Most Common Security Threats
Over the last two decades, cyberattacks have become increasingly frequent, sophisticated, and difficult to defend against. Cybersecurity experts also believe network security risks will continue to grow more complex and aggressive. I’ll cover the 8 most common network security threats.
1. Malware Attacks
Malware is an all-encompassing term for malicious programs that cybercriminals use to damage a target network. In malware attacks, the cybercriminal utilizes malicious…