Targeted cyber attacks
Targeted attacks may include: spear-phishing - sending emails to targeted individuals that could contain an attachment with malicious software, or a link that downloads malicious software. deploying a botnet - to deliver a DDOS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack..
Cybertheft occurs when a criminal uses the internet to steal the personal or financial data of a victim with the intent to use that information for criminal purposes.
Cybertheft can happen to anyone or any business..
#2 Collect security logs and analyze them for suspicious or abnormal activities.
An important activity and best practice for companies is to make sure security logs are being collected and analyzed for suspicious activities.
In many situations, looking at security logs will likely identify abnormal action..
Cybercriminals use a variety of methods to launch a cyber attack, including malware, phishing, ransomware, denial of service, among other methods..
Common forms of cybercrime
hacking: shutting down or misusing websites or computer networks; spreading hate and inciting terrorism; distributing child pornography; grooming: making sexual advances to minors..
Cybercriminals that target computers may infect them with malware to damage devices or stop them working.
They may also use malware to delete or steal data.
Or cybercriminals may stop users from using a website or network or prevent a business providing a software service to its customers, which is called a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack.
Soliciting, producing, or possessing child pornography.
Criminal activity targeting computers using viruses and other types of malware.
Criminal activity using computers to commit other crimes.
Cybercriminals that target computers may infect them with malware to damage devices or stop them working.
They may also use malware to delete or steal data.
