Type Cyberwarfare

Types of Cyberwarfare

1. Espionage
- Spying: Stealing secrets or sensitive information from enemy networks.

2. Sabotage
- Disruption: Damaging or disabling critical infrastructure like power grids or communication networks.

3. Denial of Service (DoS/DDoS)
- Overloading: Flooding a system with traffic to make it unusable.

4. Malware
- Viruses, Worms, Trojans: Using malicious software to damage or control systems.

5. Ransomware
- Data Hostage: Encrypting data and demanding ransom for its release.

6. Phishing and Social Engineering
- Tricking People: Deceiving individuals to reveal confidential information.

7. Data Breaches
- Unauthorized Access: Stealing or leaking sensitive information from databases.

8. Propaganda
- Misinformation: Spreading false information to influence public perception or morale.

9. Infrastructure Attacks
- Targeting Services: Attacking critical services like water supply, transportation, and healthcare systems.

10. Supply Chain Attacks
- Vendor Infiltration: Compromising systems through third-party suppliers.

11. Cryptojacking
- Resource Theft: Using someone else's computer to mine cryptocurrency.

12. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
- Long-Term Intrusions: Sustained, targeted attacks often conducted by state-sponsored groups.

13. Hacking
- Penetration Testing: Ethical hacking to find and fix security issues.
- Exploit Development: Creating tools to exploit security flaws.
- Network Intrusion: Unauthorized access to enemy networks.
- Website Defacement: Altering websites to spread misinformation.
- Privilege Escalation: Gaining higher-level access in systems.
- Rootkits: Installing hidden software for persistent access.
- Keylogging: Capturing keystrokes to steal information.
- Man-in-the-Middle Attacks: Intercepting communications.
- SQL Injection: Exploiting databases with malicious code.
- Zero-Day Exploits: Using unknown vulnerabilities.
- Botnets: Controlling multiple compromised devices for attacks.
- Pharming: Redirecting traffic to fraudulent sites.
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Injecting malicious scripts into web pages.

June 17, 2024 | By Scarface