🔒 Cybersecurity 101: Key Security Terms You Need to Know 🔒
- Advanced Persistent Threat (APT):
An APT is a stealthy cyberattack where hackers infiltrate a network and stay hidden to steal valuable information over time. Smaller companies, especially those in larger supply chains, are becoming frequent targets due to weaker defenses. - Distributed-Denial-of-Service (DDoS):
DDoS attacks overwhelm servers with massive amounts of traffic, disrupting services. Often used as distractions for more serious attacks like data theft, these attacks have surged in industries like gaming, healthcare, and telecom. - Malware:
Malicious software designed to damage or infiltrate systems without users knowing. It can open backdoors, allowing attackers to plant more malware without needing additional authentication. - Phishing:
A common cyberattack where hackers trick individuals into providing sensitive information via deceptive emails, links, or attachments. - Ransomware:
A form of malware that encrypts a company’s data until a ransom is paid. It’s one of the most profitable cyberattacks, often paralyzing businesses. - Shadow IT:
Unauthorized apps or software used by employees outside of their organization’s approved IT resources, creating security risks. - Spyware:
A type of malware used for covert surveillance, often targeting high-profile individuals or organizations to monitor activities without detection.
💡 Understanding these threats is crucial to keeping your data and systems secure. Learn more about how to protect your organization from these dangers today!