What TechSquad’s CyberSecurity Team Protects You from Daily
At TechSquad Inc. our cybersecurity team works tirelessly to shield you from a wide array of cyber threats.
Here’s a simplified look at the many dangers TechSquad protects you from every day:
1. Zero Day Exploits
What It Is: Attackers exploit unknown software vulnerabilities before they are patched.
Why It Matters: These attacks can be highly damaging as there are no defenses in place yet.
2. Ransomware
What It Is: Malicious software that encrypts your files and demands payment for their
release.
Why It Matters: It can paralyze businesses and lead to significant financial losses.
3. Botnets
What It Is: Networks of infected devices controlled by attackers to perform coordinated attacks.
Why It Matters: They can be used for large-scale attacks like DDoS, spreading
malware, and more.
4. DDOS – Denial of Service
What It Is: Overwhelming a server with traffic to make it unavailable.
Why It Matters: It can
take down websites and services, causing major disruptions.
5. Malware
What It Is: Malicious software designed to harm or exploit devices and networks.
Why It Matters: It can steal data, damage systems, and more.
6. Root Kits
What It Is: Software that hides deep within a system to avoid detection.
Why It Matters: They can give attackers control over your system without you knowing.
7. MITM – Man in the Middle Attack
What It Is: Intercepting and altering communication between two parties.
Why It Matters: Sensitive information can be stolen or manipulated.
8. Privilege Escalation
What It Is: Gaining higher access levels within a system.
Why It Matters: Attackers can gain control over critical system functions.
9. SQL Injection
What It Is: Inserting malicious SQL queries into input fields to manipulate databases.
Why It Matters: It can lead to unauthorized access to data.
10. Phishing
What It Is: Tricking individuals into providing sensitive information by pretending to be a
trustworthy entity.
Why It Matters: It can lead to identity theft and financial loss.
11. Social Engineering
What It Is: Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information.
Why It Matters: It exploits human psychology to bypass security measures.
12. Password Attacks
What It Is: Attempting to gain unauthorized access by cracking or guessing passwords.
Why It Matters: Weak passwords can be easily compromised.
13. Key Logging
What It Is: Recording keystrokes to capture sensitive information.
Why It Matters: It can
steal passwords, credit card numbers, and more.
14. Session Hijacking
What It Is: Taking over a user’s session to gain unauthorized access.
Why It Matters: Attackers can impersonate users and access sensitive data.
15. Spoofing / DNS Spoofing
What It Is: Impersonating another device or user, or redirecting traffic to malicious sites.
Why It Matters: It can lead to data theft and unauthorized access.
16. Watering Hole Attack
What It Is: Infecting websites frequently visited by the target to deliver malware.
Why It Matters: It targets specific groups or organizations.
17. Drive-by Downloads
What It Is: Automatically downloading and installing malware when visiting a compromised website.
Why It Matters: It can infect your device without your knowledge.
18. Exploit Kits
What It Is: Tools that automate the exploitation of software vulnerabilities.
Why It Matters: They make it easier for attackers to deliver malware.
19. Packet Sniffing
What It Is: Capturing and analyzing network traffic to intercept sensitive information.
Why It Matters: It can lead to data breaches.
20. Replay Attacks
What It Is: Intercepting and re-transmitting valid data to gain unauthorized access.
Why It Matters: It can compromise secure communications.
21. Cross Site Request Forgery
What It Is: Tricking a user into performing actions on a web application without their
consent.
Why It Matters: It can lead to unauthorized actions being performed.
22. Click Jacking
What It Is: Tricking users into clicking on something different from what they perceive.
Why It Matters: It can lead to malware downloads or unauthorized actions.
23. Credential Stuffing
What It Is: Using stolen username and password pairs to gain unauthorized access.
Why It Matters: It exploits reused passwords across multiple accounts.
24. Session Fixation
What It Is: Forcing a user’s session ID to an attacker-chosen value.
Why It Matters: It allows
attackers to hijack sessions.
25. Eavesdropping
What It Is: Secretly listening to private communications.
Why It Matters: It can lead to the
interception of sensitive information.
26. TOCTOU Vulnerabilities
What It Is: Exploiting the time gap between checking a condition and using the result.
Why It Matters: It can lead to unauthorized actions being performed.
27. Backdoors
What It Is: Providing unauthorized access to a system.
Why It Matters: It can be used to bypass security measures.
28. TypoSquatting
What It Is: Registering domain names similar to popular websites to trick users.
Why It Matters: It can lead to data theft and malware infections.
29. Wardriving
What It Is: Searching for Wi-Fi networks while driving around.
Why It Matters: It can exploit unsecured networks.
30. Vishing Attacks
What It Is: Using phone calls to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information.
Why It Matters: It exploits human trust in voice communication.
31. Evil Twin
What It Is: Setting up a fake Wi-Fi network that mimics a legitimate one.
Why It Matters: It can steal information from unsuspecting users.
32. Bait and Switch
What It Is: Tricking users into clicking on ads that lead to malicious websites.
Why It Matters: It can lead to malware infections.
33. SQL Slammer
What It Is: A worm that exploits a vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server.
Why It Matters: It can spread rapidly and cause widespread disruption.
34. Rainbow Tables
What It Is: Precomputed tables used to reverse cryptographic hash functions.
Why It Matters: They can crack hashed passwords.
35. Logic Destruction
What It Is: Targeting the logic of a system to cause it to malfunction.
Why It Matters: It can disrupt critical systems.
36. Firmware Hacking
What It Is: Modifying the firmware of a device to gain control over it.
Why It Matters: It can compromise the security of IoT devices.
37. BlueJacking
What It Is: Sending unsolicited messages to Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Why It Matters: It can be used to annoy or trick users.
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