“NETWORK SECURITY ”

HACHING
 Content

• What is HACKING
• Types of Hackers
• Common Hacking Techniques
• Motivations for Hacking
• Preventive Measures
• ADVANTAGES
• DISADVANTAGES
 What is HACKING

• Hacking involves gaining unauthorized access

to computer systems, networks, or data.
While often associated with malicious
activities, hacking can also be done for ethical
purposes
 Types of Hackers
• Black Hat Hackers: Malicious hackers who exploit vulnerabilities for
personal gain, financial theft, or to cause damage.
• White Hat Hackers: Ethical hackers who help organizations identify
and fix security vulnerabilities.
• Gray Hat Hackers: Individuals who may violate laws or ethical
standards but don’t have malicious intent; they often seek to
highlight security issues.
• Script Kiddies: Inexperienced hackers who use pre-written scripts
or tools to perform attacks without understanding how they wor
 Common Hacking Techniques
• Phishing: Deceptive emails or messages that trick recipients into revealing
sensitive information.
• Viruses: Malicious software that attaches itself to legitimate files and spreads
across systems.
• Worms: Self-replicating malware that spreads through networks without
needing a host file.
• Trojan Horses: Malware disguised as legitimate software that grants
unauthorized access to systems.
• Ransomware: Encrypts a victim's data and demands payment for decryption.
• Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks: Intercepting and altering communications
between two parties without their knowledge.
• Brute Force Attacks: Trying all possible combinations of passwords until the
correct one is found.
• Dictionary Attacks: Using a list of common passwords or phrases to guess the
correct password.
Motivations for Hacking

• Financial Gain: Stealing money, credit card information,

or conducting fraud.
• Espionage: Gaining access to sensitive information for
competitive or national advantage.
• Activism (Hacktivism): Promoting political or social
agendas by disrupting services or leaking information.
• Revenge: Personal grudges against individuals or
organizations.
• Challenge and Curiosity: The thrill of overcoming security
measures and learning new techniques.
 Preventive Measures
• Firewalls: Implement to control incoming and outgoing network traffic.
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Monitor network traffic for suspicious
activity.
• Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data both at rest and in transit.
• Regular Patching: Keep software and systems updated to fix
vulnerabilities.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Add extra layers of verification for
accessing systems.
• Access Controls: Restrict physical access to sensitive areas and
equipment.
• Surveillance: Use cameras and monitoring systems to detect unauthorized
access.
 Advantages
• Security Improvement
• . Innovation and Learning
• National Security
• National Security
• Protecting Privacy
 Disadvantages
• 1. Financial Loss
• . Reputation Damage
• Data Loss and Breach
• National Security Threats
Thank you