Top 10 common types of network security attacks explained

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Network security attacks have gained momentum over the past years, which highlights the need for network defenders. Learn more about network security attacks and their types. By CISOMAG.

With online shared resources for storing sensitive data and trade secrets gaining prominence, and data exchange moving to cloud infrastructure, the risks are enormous.

Common types of networking attacks:

  • Computer virus
  • Malware
  • Computer worm
  • Botnet
  • Phishing
  • DoS (Denial of Service) and DDoS attacks
  • 5G based Attacks
  • Ransomware
  • SQL Injection Attacks

No network, no matter how secure, is safe from intrusions and cybercriminals. Some of the severe emerging threats to network security are DDoS attacks, man-in-the-middle attacks, phishing attacks, inadequate network protocols, and ransomware attacks. Good read!

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