Network related vulnerabilities

 Here gathered most common Network related vulnerabilities and link to protection topic:

  1. Phishing Attacks: This involves the use of deceptive emails or websites to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, or credit card details.

  2. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks: These attacks aim to overwhelm a network or system, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users by flooding it with excessive traffic or exploiting vulnerabilities in network infrastructure.

  3. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks: In this type of attack, an attacker intercepts communication between two parties, secretly monitoring and altering the information exchanged without the knowledge of the communicating parties.

  4. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): This vulnerability occurs when an attacker injects malicious scripts into a trusted website, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the victim's browser and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

  5. Wi-Fi Security (WEP, WPA, WPA2): Weaknesses in Wi-Fi security protocols can allow attackers to eavesdrop on network traffic, gain unauthorized access to Wi-Fi networks, or launch various types of attacks.

  6. Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: These are software vulnerabilities that are unknown to the vendor and have no official patch or fix available. Exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities can give attackers an advantage since defenses are not yet prepared.

  7. Botnets: These are networks of compromised computers, or "bots," controlled by an attacker. Botnets are commonly used to launch DDoS attacks, distribute malware, or engage in other malicious activities.

  8. Social Engineering: This involves manipulating individuals through psychological tactics to obtain confidential information or gain unauthorized access to networks. Techniques can include impersonation, pretexting, or deception through various communication channels.

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