All the Cyber Threats can be executed through multiple media. The major one being internet, it is the quickest and easiest way to execute every kind of attacks. Other than internet, unknown sources of drives are the common media to execute cyber threats.
Learn more about : what are the cyber threats?
DOWNLOADS
Downloading files from unknown sources can have all kinds of threats attached to it. It can release into your system, once it downloads or once you execute the file and spread all over your system. Some of the viruses can affect your system files and boot files as well.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
What I mean by man in the middle is that, when you log into an unknown hotspot signal or a portal through third party sites then, you can get the service you desire but in exchange of your private data. They can snoop into your device and make a log of everything you do, including the conversation and log in information.
ROGUE SOFTWARE
Software can be good and bad and sometimes good with bad attached to it. I mean, sometimes when you download good software from a bad source or install it from a bad drive then the software can contain malware, virus or a rootkits that could easily harm your system. Some of those malware can send the information back to the hackers. Some of the software are designed for harming your computer or keeping the log of your activities and send it back to the developer. Some even claim to fix your computer but after you install it, it will show your system has some bad issues then slow your system down in background to make you pay for fixing it. Those are called rogue software or scamware.
SCAM ADVERTISEMENT
Scam advertisement is a common practice in an online of offline world but it can cause a huge damage in digital world. Some of the scam advertisement lead to a false claim that your device is in a high risk, you must fix it. Once you click on "fix it", it will download a malware into your device. It will start to spread and slow down your device, log your activities and what not? Even if you don't download those software, it can stick a malware into your browser to keep track of your online activities and can even steal your log in information without your knowledge.
NOTE : By execution of cyberthrearts, I mean the ways those threats can get into your system and harm it with or without your knowledge. Above mentioned are the famous ways to execute threats into your system. However, the ideas one can use to hack your computers are never ending. They will look for the weakest spot to get into your system. Even the very secure system can sometimes fail against a professional hackers. So, I always encourage you to keep your sensitive data in an offline hard drive with encryption.
Learn to protect your system with basic home security.
Learn more about : what are the cyber threats?
DOWNLOADS
Downloading files from unknown sources can have all kinds of threats attached to it. It can release into your system, once it downloads or once you execute the file and spread all over your system. Some of the viruses can affect your system files and boot files as well.
MAN IN THE MIDDLE
What I mean by man in the middle is that, when you log into an unknown hotspot signal or a portal through third party sites then, you can get the service you desire but in exchange of your private data. They can snoop into your device and make a log of everything you do, including the conversation and log in information.
ROGUE SOFTWARE
Software can be good and bad and sometimes good with bad attached to it. I mean, sometimes when you download good software from a bad source or install it from a bad drive then the software can contain malware, virus or a rootkits that could easily harm your system. Some of those malware can send the information back to the hackers. Some of the software are designed for harming your computer or keeping the log of your activities and send it back to the developer. Some even claim to fix your computer but after you install it, it will show your system has some bad issues then slow your system down in background to make you pay for fixing it. Those are called rogue software or scamware.
SCAM ADVERTISEMENT
Scam advertisement is a common practice in an online of offline world but it can cause a huge damage in digital world. Some of the scam advertisement lead to a false claim that your device is in a high risk, you must fix it. Once you click on "fix it", it will download a malware into your device. It will start to spread and slow down your device, log your activities and what not? Even if you don't download those software, it can stick a malware into your browser to keep track of your online activities and can even steal your log in information without your knowledge.
NOTE : By execution of cyberthrearts, I mean the ways those threats can get into your system and harm it with or without your knowledge. Above mentioned are the famous ways to execute threats into your system. However, the ideas one can use to hack your computers are never ending. They will look for the weakest spot to get into your system. Even the very secure system can sometimes fail against a professional hackers. So, I always encourage you to keep your sensitive data in an offline hard drive with encryption.
Learn to protect your system with basic home security.
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