Common Cybersecurity Threats
Major Types of Cyber Threats
Organizations face numerous cyber threats that target systems, users, applications, and data. Effective cybersecurity requires understanding these threats and implementing appropriate defenses.
- Malware.
- Phishing attacks.
- Ransomware.
- Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks.
- Password attacks.
- Social engineering.
- Insider threats.
- Data breaches.
The weakest link in cybersecurity is often human behavior, not technology.
Summary
Organizations must defend against both technical attacks and human-focused threats.
