Social Engineering
Social Engineering What is it and how can we defend against them In cybersecurity, social engineering refers to the use of psychological manipulation to trick people into revealing confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. Instead of hacking into systems through technical means, attackers exploit human behavior—such as trust, fear, urgency, or curiosity. Here’s how it works: Social engineering attacks […]
Whaling
Whaling What is it and how can we defend against it Whaling is a sophisticated form of phishing attack that targets high-level executives such as CEOs, CFOs, and other senior decision-makers within an organisation. Unlike standard phishing, which casts a wide net to catch unsuspecting users, whaling is highly targeted and personalised – hence the name, […]
Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MitM)
Man-in-the-Middle Attack (MitM) What is it and how can we defend against them A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack is a type of cyberattack where a malicious actor secretly intercepts and possibly alters the communication between two parties who believe they are communicating directly with each other. The attacker positions themselves between the sender and receiver, allowing them to […]
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS)
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) What is it and how can we defend against it. A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic. Unlike a regular Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack, which originates from a single source, a DDoS […]
Phishing
Phishing What is it and how can we defend against it. Phishing is a type of cyberattack where attackers try to trick people into giving away sensitive information—like usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal data—by pretending to be a trustworthy entity. How it works: Phishing usually happens through email, but it can also occur via text […]
Botnets
Botnets What are they and how can we defend against them. A botnet is a network of internet-connected devices -such as computers, smartphones, or IoT gadgets -that have been compromised by malware and are being controlled remotely by a cybercriminal, often without the knowledge of the device owners. The term “botnet” comes from the words “robot” and “network,” reflecting […]
Brute Force Attacks
Brute Force Attack What is it and how can we defend against them A brute force attack is a method used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorised access to systems, accounts, or encrypted data by systematically trying every possible combination of passwords or encryption keys until the correct one is found. It’s one of the simplest and oldest forms […]