malware attack
Hostile code intrusion
A malware attack is an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system using malicious software—viruses, ransomware, spyware, and the like.
The attack may steal data, encrypt files for ransom, or simply wreak havoc: The company's servers were crippled by a malware attack.
Organizations invest heavily in defenses against such threats.
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- ransomwareHostage-taking code
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- social engineeringManipulating people for information
- hackerUnauthorized system accessor
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- ATM crimesskimming, card skimming, shoulder surfing, card cloning, shimming
- crypto crimesrug pull, exit scam, pump and dump, Ponzi scheme, cryptojacking
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Protecting systems from attacks
threat detection · network defense · access control · penetration testing · digital forensics
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