Cyber Security Month: Understanding cyber threats

Oct 15, 2024 | Anti Virus

Just like a grand castle needs strong defences to keep its treasures safe, your digital world requires protection from cyber threats. Following on from our previous blog on how to protect your castle, we are going to cover what you’re protecting your castle from, and more importantly, the damage that can be caused!

The Moat (Malware):

Imagine malware as unwelcome invaders trying to cross the moat. Malware comes in multiple different forms:

  • Viruses: These are like pesky rodents that attach themselves to your castle’s walls, causing damage over time.
  • Worms: They spread like wildfire, burrowing through your castle’s defences without any help.
  • Trojans: Disguised as friendly travellers, they sneak into your castle and cause havoc from within.
  • Ransomware: This is the dragon that locks away your treasures, demanding a ransom for their release.

The Drawbridge (Phishing):

Phishing attacks are like deceptive knights who send false invitations to enter your castle. They trick you into opening the gates, allowing them to steal your valuables.

The Secret Passages (SQL Injection):

Attackers exploit hidden vulnerabilities in your castle’s structure, sneaking through secret passages to steal or alter important documents.

The Guards (Denial of Service Attacks):

Imagine a horde of invaders trying to overwhelm your castle’s defences, making it impossible for your loyal subjects to enter. DDoS attacks coordinate multiple attackers to breach your gates.

The Spy (Social Engineering):

Social engineering is like a spy trying to manipulate castle residents into revealing secrets. They might pose as trusted figures to gain access to valuable information.

The Watchtower (Man-in-the-Middle Attacks):

This is like an enemy archer in the watchtower, intercepting messages between the castle’s inhabitants, eavesdropping on communications, and possibly altering them.

The Hidden Weakness (Zero-Day Exploits):

These are vulnerabilities in your castle that remain unknown until they’re exploited, leaving your defences weak and your treasures at risk.

To find out how you can protect your digital castle from cyber threats, visit our previous blog.   https://e2ts.co.uk/cyber-security-month-your-fun-guide-to-staying-safe-online/

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