Hacking Techniques Used by Cyber Attackers

1. This hacking technique is one of the most common types of phishing. It targets the end-user, one of the weakest links in IT security.

2. This hacking technique uses malicious software (viruses, worms, Trojans, and more) that can infect your computer or network. Attackers can gain access via:

• A web browser.
• Bundled free software programs.
• Removable media.
• File sharing.
• And more.

3. This hacking technique exploits new or unpublished security vulnerabilities in computer software.

4. This hacking technique uses malware to access a computer's camera or microphone.

5. This hacking technique intercepts data between a sender and recipient in order to read or alter the data.

6. This hacking technique can take down a website or server (or group of websites) by flooding it with resource-intensive requests. It could also be used to trigger software bugs that may lead to attackers gaining control of hardware or applications.