Know the risks. Learn how to protect yourself and your organization.
Flooding systems with traffic to take them offline.
Example: GitHub was hit by a 1.3 Tbps DDoS attack in 2018.
Prevention: Use cloud-based DDoS protection services.
Read moreTrusted individuals misusing access or leaking data.
Example: An employee leaked customer data from a healthcare provider.
Prevention: Implement role-based access controls and monitoring.
Read moreMalicious software like viruses, spyware, or trojans.
Example: Emotet infected thousands of systems via Word macros.
Prevention: Keep your software and antivirus up to date.
Read moreDeceptive emails that trick users into revealing sensitive info.
Example: The 2023 W-2 scam affected multiple universities.
Prevention: Double-check sender addresses before clicking email links.
Read moreData is encrypted and held hostage until ransom is paid.
Example: WannaCry shut down healthcare systems worldwide in 2017.
Prevention: Regularly back up your data offline.
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