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What is Cyber Attack?
A cyberattack is any offensive maneuver that targets computer
information systems, computer networks, infrastructures, or
personal computer devices.
Types of Malware
● Virus
● Trojan
● Worms
Phishing
● Starts with a fraudulent email or other communication that is designed to lure a victim.
● The message is made to look as though it comes from a trusted sender.
● If it fools the victim, the attacker tries to steal sensitive data.
Brute Force Attack
● uses trial-and-error.
● to guess login info or encryption keys.
● cracking it can take anywhere from a few seconds to many years.
Who is Responsible for these attacks?
China is responsible for the highest share of cyber attacks, accounting for 21%.
Followed by the United States (11%), Brazil (7%) and the Russian Federation (6%).
How does Cyber Threats affect Students?
● Phishing Attacks
○ Phishing is a hacking method in which fraudulent communication are used to obtain
sensitive data.
○ College students usually start seriously handling their own finances for the first time.
○ This abundance of sensitive data combined with inexperience makes college students an
ideal target.
How does Cyber Threats affect Students?