Just as technology advances every day and grows tremendously, the other side of the story goes that cyberattacks have also been implemented in a more personalized and professional way.
Here we list the 5 cyberattacks that are currently a headache for Data Centers
Phishing: this is a type of scam in which hackers try to gain access to a network by sending unwanted emails or other social engineering methods, the victim provides sensitive data and information and thus gain access to the network. For example, a cybercriminal can make you “click” on a link and download something malicious to enter the network, or that link can take you to a fake site where you are asked to enter specific information about you and the company you work for.
DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service): this is an attack in which several sources point to a web server, website or other network device; they fill it with an avalanche of messages, packets and connection requests until the target is “locked”, so that the data and the system in general are not available to users.
Malware: This is an abbreviated term that means “malicious software”. It is software specifically designed to gain access to and damage a computer without the owner's knowledge. There are several types of malware, including spyware, keyloggers, viruses, worms, or any type of malicious code that infiltrates a computer with the objective of blocking or stealing information.
Password attacks: Also known as brute force attacks, they often use some type of automated system to carry out the attack using different password combinations (such as a dictionary list) to try to enter. The m
The best way to prevent this type of attack from being successful is to implement practices in which user passwords, service accounts and credentials change constantly; that is, monthly, quarterly, etc.
Ransomware: This is the attack that keeps most security engineers, administrators, CSOs, and other IT personnel awake at night. It's a type of malware that blocks and encrypts devices on a network to prevent someone from using them unless a ransom is paid. Once the payment is made, the encryption will be unlocked and removed; or, in some cases, hackers will not unlock the devices, causing the affected company to incur other costs to recover.
