8 Common Cyberattacks

8 Common Cyberattacks Everyone Should Know

Cybersecurity threats are evolving, but the fundamentals remain the same. Here are eight attack types that every professional and organization should be aware of:

1. Phishing – Deceptive emails or sites tricking users into giving away credentials. 2. Ransomware – Malware encrypts data and demands payment for release. 3. Denial-of-Service (DoS) – Overloading servers to disrupt normal operations. 4. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) – Intercepting and manipulating communication between two parties. 5. SQL Injection – Exploiting vulnerabilities in database queries to steal information. 6. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) – Injecting malicious code into websites visited by others. 7. Zero-Day Exploits – Attacks on unknown vulnerabilities before patches exist. 8. DNS Spoofing – Redirecting users to fake websites via manipulated DNS records.