cyberattacks
Online security breaches
Cyberattacks are malicious attempts to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or data.
They range from phishing schemes targeting individuals to sophisticated operations against government infrastructure.
Common forms include ransomware, denial-of-service attacks, and data breaches: The company suffered a cyberattack that exposed millions of customer records.
Also styled as two words.
Fraudulent credential harvesting
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- DDoSTraffic flood attack
- spywareHidden surveillance program
worm · zero-day exploit · brute force · man-in-the-middle · keylogger · botnet · social engineering · credential stuffing
Breaking of agreement
- data leakUnintended exposure of confidential information
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- ransomPayment for captive's release
- theftUnlawful taking of property
disruption · compromise · encryption · exfiltration · identity theft · financial loss · reputational damage · extortion
Basic physical systems
- databaseOrganized digital information collection
- serverOne who attends tables
- networkInterconnected system
- firewallNetwork access control system
system · website · cloud · endpoint · IoT · power grid · hospital · bank
Protection of digital systems
- encryptionConverting data into code
- firewallNetwork access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- patchMaterial covering damage
authentication · monitoring · penetration testing · backup · detection · mitigation · recovery · multi-factor authentication
Digital intimidation of others
- trollingProvoking reactions online
- cyberstalkingElectronic pursuit and intimidation
- doxxingPublishing personal information maliciously
- flamingOn fire, or online attacks
harassment · sextortion · revenge porn · impersonation · threats · intimidation · pile-on · brigading
Unauthorized system accessor
- cybercriminalOnline law-breaker
- nation-stateSovereign political territory
- insiderOne with confidential access
- hacktivistIdeological computer infiltrator
APT · black hat · script kiddie · organized crime · Anonymous · state-sponsored · lone wolf · cyberterrorist
phishing
Fraudulent credential harvesting
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- DDoSTraffic flood attack
spyware · worm · zero-day exploit · brute force · man-in-the-middle · keylogger · botnet · social engineering · credential stuffing · spoofing
breach
Breaking of agreement
- data leakUnintended exposure of confidential information
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- ransomPayment for captive's release
theft · disruption · compromise · encryption · exfiltration · identity theft · financial loss · reputational damage · extortion · sabotage
infrastructure
Basic physical systems
- databaseOrganized digital information collection
- serverOne who attends tables
- networkInterconnected system
firewall · system · website · cloud · endpoint · IoT · power grid · hospital · bank · government
cybersecurity
Protection of digital systems
- encryptionConverting data into code
- firewallNetwork access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
patch · authentication · monitoring · penetration testing · backup · detection · mitigation · recovery · multi-factor authentication
cyberbullying
Digital intimidation of others
- trollingProvoking reactions online
- cyberstalkingElectronic pursuit and intimidation
- doxxingPublishing personal information maliciously
flaming · harassment · sextortion · revenge porn · impersonation · threats · intimidation · pile-on · brigading
hacker
Unauthorized system accessor
- cybercriminalOnline law-breaker
- nation-stateSovereign political territory
- insiderOne with confidential access
hacktivist · APT · black hat · script kiddie · organized crime · Anonymous · state-sponsored · lone wolf · cyberterrorist · espionage
- business risksmarket risk, competition, data breach, recession, lawsuit
- cyberattacksmalware, phishing, ransomware, hack, virus
- global threatsterrorism, nuclear war, pandemic, nuclear weapons, climate collapse
- Russian Geopoliticssphere of influence, hybrid warfare, buffer states, occupied territories, Donetsk
- conflictclash, fight, war, battle, dispute
- catastrophesdisasters, disaster, natural disasters, catastrophe, apocalypse
cyberattackscyberdefense
Protecting networks from attacks
cybersecurity · network defense · firewalls · encryption · security protocols
cyberattacksconventional warfare
Armed conflict using standard military forces
hand-to-hand combat · armed assault · bombing · bombings · ground assault
cyberattacksdata recovery
Retrieving lost digital information
digital collaboration · technical support · system maintenance · ethical hacking · software updates